IGNITION TROUBLE
REMOVING MOISTURE W H EN a car is left standing in the rain, moisture often collects on spark plugs, wires, ignition, coil and distributor cap, causing short circuits. Before the engine can be started all such “shorts” must be eliminated. The quickest and most effective plan is to wipe or fan dry with a clean rag all affected parts. A non-explosive cleaning fluid or fire-extinguisher fluid speeds up the drying process if squirted on wires and connections where sparks can be seen jumping. An effective way of keeping the system dry is to carry an old piece of sacking or other material and throw it direct over the not outside, the bonnet —while the engine is still warm. The sacking must be dry. The little moisture it may collect while being put in place will dryout with the warmth.
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Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume 47, Issue 2665, 3 September 1937, Page 6
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141IGNITION TROUBLE Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume 47, Issue 2665, 3 September 1937, Page 6
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