“SUN” SERVICE STATION

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 562, 15 January 1929, Page 6

“SUN” SERVICE STATION

THE "Motordom" section of The Sun includes in its service to readers a Queries and Answers Department, the object of which is to give accurate information regarding mechanical and touring subjects. Whatever the particular puzzle may be in either diagnosing irritating troubles, or motoring Information of any kind, "Headlight" will endeavour to help, or refer the point to men who are recognised automobile experts In their respective lines. All communications must be accompanied by the Inquirer's name and address (not for publication), and sent to THE SUN "Service Station, Motordom,’’ THE SUN. Auckland. Answers will appear weekly in this oolumn.

Morris. —Can you supply a, cure for the metallic click in the timing wheels of a Morris Cowley. All the Morris cars seem to have the same clicking noige, especially after 4,000 miles. Is there a cure for this? The clicking noise which you complain of in the vicinity of the timing wheels of a Morris Cowley has nothing whatever to do with the timing wheels themselves. The trouble is brought about through the tappets not being adjusted correctly. The clearances should be: Inlet, .004 in; and exhaust. .005 in. J.A.S.—I have a Bodge car. about four years old, and I find, after she has been running an hour or so, it is impossible to engage any of the gears —particularly first gear without making a grating sound. Is there any cure for this? When she is cold, the gears are quite easy to engage; though, of course, changing down is always difficult. The idling gear makes a humming noise. Is there any simple cure for this? * As your car is four years old, it seems probable that it needs a complete cluch overhaul, in order to remedy the gear change trouble. Probably the thrust race has dried up and is not sufficiently lubricated, and , obviously the clutch plates are not releasing when the clutch pedal is depressed. As a temporary expedient, you might remove the clutch chamber cover, plug up the bottom drain hole, pour petrol into the clutch and run the engine for some time with the clutch both in

and out, and in an endeavour to clean the clutch plates. Be sure to drain the petrol and let the clutch thoroughly dry before using the car. If this method is ineffective, take it to the service station. L.S.—ls there any way of taking the squeal out of brakes? Mine are properly adjusted, properly compensated and properly lined, yet they squeal when they are applied. Has anyone discovered a method of keeping them silent ? I have treated squealing brakes successfully by wrapping several layers of insulating tape around the outside of the brake drums. This deadens the noise, which is caused by vibration of the metal of the drums. I noticed that the new Cadillacs have coiled springs fastened around the brake drums for the same purpose. I have had no experience with this, but can recommend the tape.

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