HOW TO AVOID TROUBLES

New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 12406, 27 March 1926, Page 18

HOW TO AVOID TROUBLES

TEN POINTS FOR MOTORISTS Those who are. called out to effect repair jobs on the roadside meet motorists in trouble with .the same mishaps time and <ime again. A local mechanic., who is in charge cf a city garage, has drawn up the following ten points, which he believes will help motorists to avoid trouble, as these are the troubles that he usually meets' 1 Clean and flush the radiator and cooling csytem. 2. Inspect, the .ignition system to make ?ure that the contact points are properly .spaced, mid. chqck the wiring system for breaks in insulation or shoft circuits. 3. Have battery properly tested and recharged if 'ecessary. 1 4. Drain all oil from the crank-case and cleai the entire lubricating system with flushing oil rather than kerosene. , 6. .{lave the brakes inspected co ensure equalisation, *.nd relieve if needed; also see "liat’ the clutch dues not ride the floor boards 6. Clean and oil tlic brake rods and connections as well as btiackle bolts, For better brakibg powet. 7. Clean and oil tbe springs to eliminate squjaks. Graphite or a special preparation is better than oil between the leaves . 8. Take out screens m the oil an.i gasoline tins and clean thoroughly. 4). Have <he carburettor propcriv adjusted, spark -.plugs’* cleaned, and have grease cups and universal joint filled. .. | 10. Take tbe wheels off and repac* 1 i the bearings with lubricant. !

A clean wind-screen goes a long way to prevent headlight glare. Much headlight glare is a direct result of the diffusing of thousands of particles of dust, which collect on the windscreen, *»nch part acting as a miniature lens. This condition is further aggravated by the collection of dust particles on the lenses of the headlights. ( The same condition prevails when drops of rainwater collect on the wind-screen. Proper headlight adjustment ,ia not the whole story in minimising the headlight glare. t Many motorists always make it a point to clean the windscreen before attempting n night drive. However, their safety is not complo+e till they have the co-operation of their fellow motorists. So long as he‘‘dli"ht classes nre dust"ooted will hp rdare. no h 'w effectively the lamps are adjusted-