THE MOTOR WORLD.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16737, 19 May 1922, Page 11

THE MOTOR WORLD.

NEWS AND NOTES. (By “RADIATOR’’) fh© Brooklands “Tourist Trophy” race lor motor-cycles, 1 lie premier motor-cycle race in England, was won this year by a rider namer Emerson by ton miles, on May 6, according to private advice received in Christchurch. Ihe winner rode a “Douglas” machine and lie broke the hour records for and 6 h.p. classes. He also broke, t'yo fifty-mile records, with a speed of 73.91 miles per hour. The use of horns, whistles, sirens or other devices operated by the origin,, exhaust on motor vehicles is prohibited in New York City. If the oil grooves in the bushing, become clogged the oil will not be able to reach the surfaces which need it.

Remember not to drive too close behind tho car in front of you, as it may be necessary for that car to stop suddenly.

YVlrenever n wheel fitted with n cup and roue benr-ng is removed, the cup ot the hearing is removed with it atjd tn. bearing must be adjusted in rcpiam.the wheel. The proper way to do this is to turn the bearing up tight and then revolve the wheel a few times bv hand. Tills does away with any tendency n, backlash. Next the .adjusting nut is backed off very slightly, so that by grasping two spokes in line, one above and the other below the hub. a slight shake is felt In the wheel. This movement should he just barely perceptible, and if it is more than this it is too much and the adjusting nyt should be a little tighter. Viien this condition has been got just right, lock the wheel in place.

Ihe three big “ C l s ’ of the motor tst s alphabet arc: Caution, eourtcsv and cool-head >dncss- Without a know ledge of these three letters and whin they, stand for, no automobile oners tor can hope to avoid disaster.

As . an anti-rust lubricant for the leaves of springs, etc., heat a pound of India rubber scraps and mix with halt a pound of grease and half a pound ol graphite.

The man who gets the most out of a gallon of gasoline is one who keeps every part of his car properly adjusted and in perle~t working order at all times.

An obscure engine difficulty sometimes occurs that is manifested by a ieduction of compression when the cylinders are hot, although they may be known to be tight when the parts are cold. This is caused by tlio expansion of the valve stems during the warming up process a proper amount of clearance is allowed between the ends of the stems and the tappets; this may be enough to prevent the valves from seating properly. Tn certain fuel tanks of the. cowl variety there is a tendency to emit noises, which increase in volume as the tank is drained of its liquid contents. I he owner i 4 puzzled by tile fact that irritating noises have begun after lie bn- travelled a hundred miles or so. whereas there were none at the beginning ol tile journey. The obvious remedy is to keep the tank filled u U . Ihe worlds speedway records conipdeu by the American Automobile Associarion are:—

Tho following table may ho accepted as generally accurate in its recommendations for lubrication Attentions to tho various parts of tho mechanism, though there mil be variations in regard to certain cars and models. DAILY LUBRICATION. Clutch collar and thrust bearing, grease or graphite. Spring holts: grease or graphite. Drag-link joints or steering gear; Tie rod and king holts ; cylinder oil LUBRICATION jiKVERY 300 MILESSteering gear case; grease or graphite. Brake lovers and clevises; cylinder oil. Commutator; cylinder oil (few drops). Steering post; cylinder oil. Brake shafts and pedal bearings, cylinder oil. LUBRICATION EVERY 500 MILES. Spring leaves; graphite or heavy oil Crankcase; cylinder oil, drain, flush out and refill. slagneto-distributor ; drop of cylinder oil in holes. G-earcase; oil, light in winter and heavier in summer. LUBRICATION EVERY 1000 MILES. TV heel bearings; grease or graphite after thorough cleaning. Universals ; grease or graphite. Torsian tube, radius rods and similar parts ; grease or graphite. Gearcase : drain, flush with kerosene and refill with oil, light for winter, heavier for summer.

Distance. Miles. Time. Driver. Car. -1 0.40.23 2 1.09.57 De Palma T-.. Chevrolet . Mercedes Frontcnac 3 1.54.81 Res t a Peugeot 4 2.14.22 Jj. Chevrolet Froutenac 5 2.56.35 Rest a Peugeot 10 5.20.20 Milton 3if* Re 1 m a Duesenherg 20 30.50.20 De Palma Packard *25 3 4.1,2.72 Do Palma Packard 50 26.23.40 De Palma Pa ckard 75 42.40.28 J.. Chevrolet Frontena r 100 54.17.8) G. Chevrolet Frontenac 150 1.26.14.90 Mulford Hudsoin 200 1.55.11.05 Mul ford Hudson 250 2.23.04.03 Peugeat 300 2.55.32.23 .\ nderaon. Ktiitz 350 3.24.12.99 Stutz 400 4.04.48.98 Resta Peugeot 450 4.35.05.78 Rest a Peugeot Peugeot 500 5.07.26.00 Resta