HOW TO TUNE THE ENGINE.
The correct engine tune-up to restore engine power, according to Mr. W. B. Franklin, Service Manager of General Motors, New Zealand Limit-
ed, involves six operations as follows: 1. Spark Plug—Check for correct type of plug—check for proper gap, using feeler gauge—replace the plugs if badly worn or if used for 10,000 miles or more.
2. Ignition Cable check for deterioration of breaks. BatteryCheck electrolyte for density and level, sufficient water; check for loose connections and corrosion.
3. Distributor—Check breaker point gap, use feeler gauge. Replace points if pitted or worn too much. 4. Spark Timing—Check for correct timing—synchronise breaker points if necessary.
5. Valve Clearance—Check for proper lash, use feeler gauge. 6, Carburetter Set the idling speed and adjust carburetter exactly in accordance with instructio'ns furnished by the manufacturer. A haphazard tune-up is only partly satisfactory. On the other hand de finite orderly tune-up costs little, U quickly completed, and increases greatly the pleasure of driving a motor car.
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King Country Chronicle, Volume XXV, Issue 3404, 15 December 1931, Page 7
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