Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, July 15, 1923, Page 11

SUNDAY, JULY 15, 1923. Che Casper Sunday Worning Tribune PAGE THREE. | Autos Were Once A Luxury, But | Now.a Necessity “"TROUBLE. SHOOTER” Shows How to Adjust and Tune up Motor for the Season’s Running. By E. H. SCOTT his article gives practical, step-by-step instruc- Kone & the motortet who santo 16 reanos he repair get more power from his motor, and eliminate frouble during the coming touring season. The Ignition System Probably 80% of all engine troubles are caused by defects in the Ignition System. Most of this trouble is caused by neglecting to take a few simple precautions, and can be prevented if you will go over the Ignition System as shown below, about three times a year. Remove all spark plugs to see that they are clean, and that the gaps are correct. The intense spark that passes between the gap at the plug at each explosion in the cylinder, gradually burns away the points, making the gap 5 too wide. This makes the engine hard to start and may eause mis- firing when the engine is pulling hard. Be careful, however, that ou do not set the gap TOO CLOSE, or the engine will misfire at low speeds or when accelerating from low speeds. The average gap allowed is just a trifle LESS than the thickness of a WORN dime for all cars but Fords, when the gap should be the full thickeeos of a WELL WORN DIME, or 1/32-inch. fs : If you have trouble with the plugs continually oiling up, and requir- ing frequent replacing or cleaning, you can prevent tle trouble to a Jarge extent by setting the points as shown in the centre illustration. When the points are set as shown in the cut at the left, the oil drops down and forms a bridge between the gap. When the points are set at an angle as in the centre cut, the oil drops from TWO points, which are both KEROSENE below the firing point at which the spark AND ALCOHOL occurs, and so helps to keep the firing surface clean, One of the best ways to clean spark plugs, is to soak them in a mixture of alcohol and kerosene all night, then in the morning the carbon can be wiped off with a piece of rag. NEVER use emery cloth or sand paper to clean the por- celains. They have a highly glazed sur- face which is casily scratched. When the glaze becomes roughened, the plug quickly fouls and stops firing. Examine the Battery terminals to see that they are clean and tight. If they are corroded badly, remove them and scape off all corrosion, especially inside the terminals and around the battery lugs. After scraping, rub with a piece of cloth A soaked in ammonia, then smear with vaso- line and replace and tighten firmly. Corroded terminals obstruct the free flow of the bat- tery current in the same way that an obstruc- tion in a water pipe obstructs the free flow of water through the pipe. Sce that the ance ground connection is tight. If it is loose, it will make the Ignition irregular and cause the lights to flicker. Once a week during the warm weather, take out the vent plugs and test the battery with a hydrometer, then add DISTILLE ATER to each cell to 4% inch above the plates. Do not completely fill the cells, there must be room left for expansion. If your batt ry is not supplied with distilled water regularly, the plates soon sulphate and refuse to hold a charge very long, requiring frequent recharging and soon you have to buy a new battery. Buy a hydror they only cost about 75 cents, and test your battery reguiariy. A fully charged cell will read between 1.280 and 1.300. ‘If the reading is be- dow 1.250, have battery examined and recharged at once. The Coil requires no attention or adjustment (Ford coils excepted) other than to inspect once a month to see that all connections are tight and that the surface is free from water, dirt and grease. Trace out all {elie and Lighting cables to make sure that they are not chafed through at any point, and keep them free from water and grease. If any of the cables look as if the rubber covering is perished or if it is cracked at any part, you will find it is a good investment to replace with new cables. ‘ake off the Distributor head and with a piece of cloth, clean out all dirt or dust that may have collected. If the Distributor has flat metal segments, see that they are clean and bright, If they are dirty or black looking, use a piece of VERY FINE sand Paper to clean the track, then a small amount of gasoline rubbed ‘on to polish it. Now examine the Contact Breaker points. If they have a grey, frosty appear- ance, and come together square- ~ ly when the points are closed, DO NOT TOUCH THEM If, how- ever, they are pitted and black looking, they will give better service if they are trimmed up. As the points are generally made from tung- sten metal, they are too hard to touch with a file, and must be trimmed up on an emery stone and finished on an oil stone. The contact faces must be EXACTLY parallel. It is a delicate operation to trim uo contact points and do it right, and will be better for the everage man to have this job done by an expert Ignition man. Providing you have no trouble in keeping the battery charged, and always have enough current for the Starter and lights, do not inter- fere with either the Starting Motor or the Generator, other than to fits,them the drop or two of oil required. “If you have trouble in seeping the Battery fully charged, cither the Battery or Generator may be at fault, and the Ignition man or Battery charging station has proper instruments for testing to find out which unit is at fault NEXT WEEK—OVERHAULING THE GASOLINE: SYSTEM Copyright 1923 by The S-N-L Technical Syadicata, general sales manager of the Olds Motor Works, of Lansing, Mich., who . is known throughout the Toaited States as one of the Jeading figures in the industry every ang ion I » just sed our truck pro ent—something no done. At the start of the year the in. * dustry was faced by the problem of Year One of Continuous Sur-| considering the fact that never be prises, Says Sales Man- | fore naa there been such a demand ager of Company for s during the early months of pestle te a year. This led many to believe that the latter half would be featured LANBING, Mich., July 14,—“Once| by a severe letdo' again, the wisest business men in the “But we are going into the last country and especially in the auto-| part of the year with more orders mobile industry have been mistaken] than we can fill and with distributors in their belief that the latter part of] in all sections of the country, and. 1923 would see a letdown in the num "il of them found business men, com. Der of automobiles sold throughout| ing to the factory for more car the country,’ says G. H. Peasiey, During the last 60 days most LOWEST STORAGE IN CASPER Gas, oil and car greasing, axles, drive shafts and springs, passenger car and truck tires and tubes, chains, Ford parts and accessories. GENERAL REPAIR WORK Free Air and Water—Open Day and Night WILLIS GARAGE Phone 1891-W 363 South Ash St. Cars Sold on Commission unusual feature has been found in| manding more trucks to meet. the| the truck situation. At the art of |-farmers’ need the year we openly predic that] Taken all in all I believe that the] p,m. Harr farmers would bu num ‘ t-| David Street. Phone 249 est of the year will be just as prof id § bers but we did not see they | ; . a at A ee were going to need trucks in a rush,| @ble and as many cars will be so! | EXPERT watch <> Jewelry repalr-| Yet today our distributors .are de ‘as during the first few months.” ing. Casper Jewelry Co.. O-S Bldg 8S a a REVELATIONS - OF MR.CONOCO —the most contented motoris in six-states! “It was almost criminal— HE amount of good Conoco gasoline I was wast- ing until I discovered not long ago that what the carburetor needed was more air! “Now I've got a lean, economical mixture and this little motor is spinning along in great shape. Not a bit of sacrifice on pep or power, either—while the merry mileage figures I’m reading on the speedom- eter are a great comfort to the pocketbook. “The big point about this carburetor adjustment is that I don’t have to tinker with it every time I start off on a long trip. In practically every town I’ve made this season I’ve seen the CONOCO sign— where I was sure of getting the same dependable gas that I started out with. “Looks like I’m dodging a lot of the old carbon troubles, too.” THE CONTINENTAL OIL COMPANY (A Colorado Corporation) Marketing a complete line of high-grade petroleum products in Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, Utah, Idaho and Montana Use Conoco Coupon Books. are convenient and save you time and trouble making change. Good at all Continental Service Stations and accepted by dealers generally ASO Reg. U. S. Pat. Of. Sa “ame CONOCO The Sedan—*1545 F. O. B. Pontiac Oakland Closed Cars are [deal for Summer Cool on the hottest days—com- Oakland closed cars combine a fortable on cool evenings—quick hidden staunchness with a and certain in their protection beauty of interior and exterior from sun, wind,dust andsudden _ finish that set them apart from showers—the “controlled com- all other cars at anywhere near fort” of Oakland closed cars their remarkably low prices. makes them ideal for summer See Oakland’s three enclosed use. Oakland closed cars have models before you buy! You won enthusiastic approval not and your family have long alone because of their comfort wanted a closed car like the and all season usefulness, but Oakland—you will be surprised also because of their quiet, how easy it is to satisfy your smooth and completely depend: desire on Oakland’s Special able performance at all times. Payment Plan. Oakland 6 A PRODUCT OF GENERAL MOTORS Roadster. 6 6 $975 Sport Touring. . $1165 Sedan. . «$1845 Touring . 5 995 Coupe for + 118s All >. B. Sport Roadster. = 1145 Coupe for 1445 Pontiac; Michigan PATTERSON OAKLAND CO. Distributor Oakland 6 and Gray Cars 540 East Yellowstone Ave. Phone 2202 Touring $1065 Special Touring $1220 Roadster $1065 j &€ Special Coupe $1625 Coupe $1475 Special Sedan $1695 Sedan $1495 PAIGE BUILT Prices at Detroit. Tax Extra Month by Month 1923 have Mounted 50000 46780 45000 Jewetts 40000 +——}—} + +} 4 cr a sold in 35000 | 17months| 30,000 25000 20000 15000 - 10000 5000 186 Why Jewett Six Succeeds Like This Look at Jewett’s sales success; the chart tells in high gear—are characteristics of the Jewett the story. What made it possible? which have won it friends everywhere. And No sales genius could have put this over. Jewett, like the Paige, is easy riding in spite Nothing but startling quality, and perform- _ of its moderate size. It rides easily because its ance at the price, could have done it. There springs are 80 per cent of its wheelbase, be- are plenty of average satisfactory quality cars cause it is a stoutly constructed car—200 around Jewett’s price, yet look at Jewett'sfirst pounds heavier—and will not bounce around. 17 months! Why? Why? Surely it is wise Jewett handles as no car ever handled be- to learn of Jewett’s qualities before you buy fore, because it has but 11% Ibs. weight for any car. every horsepower. You do not realize how First, Jewett offers a powerful, sturdy Six powerful Jewett is compared with average at the cost of a Four. Jewett is the only carin cars until you raise the hood. Jewett’s fifty the thousand dollar class built by a maker of horsepower motor fills the hood. You cannot highest quality cars at $2000 and upwards. imagine an emergency which such a car The Paige-built Jewett Six isa Paige-designed would not out-maneuver. product through and through. Paige-built A ten-minute ride in a Jewett, with your motor, Paige-type clutch and transmission, own hands on the wheel, will tell you more Paige-Timken axles, Paige ball-bearing than all the engineering facts or sales records steering spindles, Paige high-pressure oiling in the world. You're welcome to drive the system. Jewett whenever you want —as far as you Paige performance—the ability to pass want—to prove to yourself the Jewett Six is most any car on any hill—the pick-up of 5 not only the dominating car in the thousand- to 25 miles an hour in 7 seconds in high gear dollar class, but so fine a car that few need to —the flexibility to go 2 to 60 milesan hour pay more DOUD-WEAVER MOTOR CO. DISTRIBUTORS PAIGE AND JEWETT MOTOR CARS STEWART MOTOR TRUCKS 434-436 West Yellowstone Phone 1700 Oe aaa ae) Performance and Beauty Establish Chandler Value Bees it takes more than low price to make-a motor car an economical purchase, Chandler has steadily built to the ideal of a better car. Its product might have been cheapened. Essential features might have been stripped from the chassis. Details of refinement might have been eliminated. Beauty might have been sacrificed. But that is not the Chandler idea of giving value to the buyer. Nothing more exactly typifies the Chandler ideal of value than the Chandler Six of today — the finest ever built! » In every individual aspect in which a motor car can be judged, it represents the very ultimate of value. Because of the spectacular high gear capacity of the PIKES PEAK MOTOR the owner of a Chandler Six enjoys the utmost in thrilling performance. Only the Chandler is powered by the Pikes Peak Motor. Inno other car—American or European—can you enjoy the master performance it provides. See the Chandler Six! Inspect it closely! Ride in it—drive it yourself under any conditions you choose! Once you know what Chandler offers—Chandler value needs no explanation! BENEDICT MOTOR CO. STATE DISTRIBUTOR Phone 2030 1950 E. 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