Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, October 7, 1923, Page 15

Perfect Ignition Makes Engine Start Easier and Run Better. In a very few weeks the cold weather will be here, and if you in- tend driving your car during the winter, it will pay you to check up the condition of the Ignition System | to make certain that it is in g00d/moving the breaker arm in and out order before the cold weather sets | with the tip of the finger to see that in. During the warm weather the | points into firm contagt. gasoline vaporizes very easily, and|pears to be weak, then it will be ‘a weak thin spark will fire the mix- ture in the cylinders, but when the weather is cold, the mixture taken into the cylinders is not properly / vaporized until the engine becomes \ warm, and a weak spark finds it very difficult to fire the poorly vaporized mixture and start the engine. Tt.is not a difficult operation to put the Ignition in first-class order. First, examine all wires leading fromthe spark plugs to the Dis- tributor Head, to see that the rub- ber covering or insulation on the wires has not rubbed through at any point. If you notice the wire is chafing or rubbing at any point, wrap three or four turns of insulat- ing tape around the part that shows signs of rubbing, or better still, fit a new. wire. : If the wiring 1s tn good order, then remove the Distributor Head. If the Distributor has rubbing con- tacts, you will find a series of flat brass segments moulded into the head. See that these contacts are bright and clean, and that the track the Distributor brush runs on {s smooth. Rub a little vasoline on the track and polish it with a rag. If the Distributor is of the “jump spark” type, you will find “a series of wire pins sticking up around the inside of the head. Brighten the spot on the pin you notice the spark jumps to with a piece of fine sand papers PAvhen you take off the Distributor Head, you will notice the Distributor or Rotor Arm, Remove it by pull- ing off: If the Distributor has flat metal ;segments, there will be a small carbon or metal brush on the Aym: Examine to see that it moves fveely in its guide and is not stick- ing, and that the spring underneath the bgush ts strong enough to press it inté- firm contact with the brass segments in the Distributor Head. The Contact Breaker is the next patt to examine. Turn the engine over slowly, until you see the Con. Points close, then examine to hat they come together square- y. Now turn the engine over slow- ly again. unt the points open at their widest gap. If the engino has run Between five and-ten thousand miles since the Ignition has been examined, it is practically certain that these points will have burned in extent, and wil! tact si 1 away to a -certa require trimming up, and the gap between the points adjusted. Most Points are made from Contact Tungsten metal, which is hard to touch with a file and should be faced up off an oil stone. If you do not happen to possess a stone, then)pro- cure one of the magneto files made specially for trimming up Contact Points. It is a difficult operation for an amateur to file the faces of the Contact Points so.that they will 2 so file them so be exactly parallel, that the fa: of the points are VERY SLIGHTLY rounded. This will insure & good contact, If the points are burned or worn down very much, be careful to note, after you have dressed them up, that there is enough Tungsten or plati num left on the points to make a good contact. If they are worn down so that the steel to which the point is attached shows through, new points will haye to be fitted. Now, with the points held open at their widest point, test the gap between them. * ‘This varies slightly on different makes of Ignition Sys- tems, but is generally just about the thickness of a Government postal. Consult the instructions issued by the manufacturer of the Ignition System used on your car, to find out what the exact gap should be and if possible use the special gap gauge ho furnishes, to set the gap. If the points require adjusting, first loosen the lock-nut, then the adjusting screw can be screwed in and out, enabling you to set tho proper gap between the points. v’/Wwhen you have the correct gap. tighten the locking nut, then test the gap again to make sure the adjustment did not shift when you tightened the locking nut. It the engine has seen consider- —— See our Used Car Ad on Sport Page. Stupen- dous values. “TROUBLE SHOOTER” TIMELY TIPS FOR - THE AUTO OWNER Tay be a trifle weak. acts sluggishly, it may not close the | Contact Points fast enough at high speeds, and will cause misfiring and By E. H, SCOTT: able service, the small spring at- tached to the Contact Breaker A) If this spring loss of power. Test the spring by it has enough tension to snap the If it ap- better to fit a new spring. When you have the points dressed up and adjusted, carefully clean out any dust that may have collected, then replace Distributor Arm and Head. Now go over all connections on the Coil and Distributor to see that they are clean and tight. Keep the Ignition System free from water, dirt and grease and examine it as shown above, once every five thou- sand miles, and ignition trouble will rarely worry you. Jake the Nifty Tailor has a sur- prise for you; his $25 all wool suit or overcoat is a knockout to clothing prices. See his _ad.—Advertisement. OLDS WILL Thy FOR Ble RECORD Tnp Across Continent In High Gear to Be Attempted. An entirely, new performance record for an automobile will be at- tempted when “Cannonball” Baker, noted race driver and the holder of several score of records, will leave New York, October 8, in a new Oldsmobile Six to drive across the continent to Los Angeles in high gear. In fact, “high” will be the only gear in the car, low, second and reverse gears having been removed. A score or more of automobiles have made cross country runs, either for speed, endurance or econ- omy but none have yet attempted the run in high gear. During the last year, however, the Oldsmobile four has broken many hill climbing records and the new six is designed to moet the same performance rec- ords, and Baker asserts that the car will climb all the mountains easily. Prior to leavin, the car will be motor transportation. 125 to 137 N. Center inspected by New York newspaper- men who will certify that the car carries nothing but high gear in the transmission and they will offictally seal it, to prevent tampering. A letter certifying this will be carried on the trip across country, and in San Francisco newspapermen will open the gear case to see that it has not been changed. A stock touring car will be used, with standard rear axle, standard transmission, engine, carburetor and every other part. The factory asserts that every part has been checked in the presence of witnesses to prove that no special equipment was included. The route from New York will lead to Philadelphia, Cumberland. Md., Uniontown, Pa., Wheeling, W. Va., crossing the Cumberland moun- tains. It will then be through Columbus, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Kansas City, Dodge City, Raton Pass, Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Flag staff, Barstow, Calif, and Los Angeles. Senne cee Send xour automobile news to "Spark Plug."—Care Tribune. cn nd PAGE THREE NOVEL HIGHWAY TEST 13 MADE IN ILLINOIS The Illinois Department of High- ways and highway engineers of the Bureau of Public Roads have con- structed a novel test road at Bates, Il,, two miles long and in 63 -sec- tions. The different sections are of various kinds of constructions, bases, and thickness A continual. watch is kept for changes and effects of temperatures, loads, and sub-grade |conditions: According to a truck| | tire official expert work of this kind will do more for progre&s in trans- portation than anything of the kind advanced for years. — Automobile | Digest. aS ee | In connection with the $100,000,- 000 electrical-supply project at Mel- bourne, Australia, a model town. to house 3,000 people in homes to cost over $3,200,000 has been started. STORAGE , So the Public Wil THE NEW Libert: NOTICE STORAGE 1 Not Be Confused y Garage ANNEX Caters to PASSENGER CARS ONLY epains, Washing, Stor Batteries Re . Three Blocks West, Off Center; ef ed Block South of Yellowstone Pr INE Tho reliable old Liberty Garage (Next Door) will continue to serve trucks _as_in_ the past. Runabout Touring Car Coupe - Four-Door Sedan Chassis Truck Chassis All Prices F. O. B. Detroit New Prices Effective October 2, the Ford Motor Company announces _ the following reduced prices on all Ford Cars and Trucks: -00 295.00 525.00 685.00 230.00 370.00 - $265 Lad | These are the lowest prices in all Ford history. With the recent changes and refinements that have been made in every body type, Ford Cars now offer new values in Especially is this true of the new Four-Door Sedan with its streamline body and many added conveniences. The Fordson Tractor The price of the Fordson Tractor has been increased $25.00, making the present price $420.00 F.O.'B. Detroit. You can take advantage of these new prices through the Ford Weekly Purchase Plan, Earl C. Boyle Authorized Agent Ford and Lincoln Cars Phone 9 ee EXCEPTIONAL RIDING COMFORT The new Dodge Brothers Touring Car is exceptionally comfortable to ride in; it is good looking; and it incorporates many important refinements of detail. The body is longer and lower, efiminating side sway, affording more leg room, aad enharcing the beauty of the lines. Deeper seats, long underslung rear springs and longer front springs, give ample assur- ance that cross country touring can be enjoyed without weariness or fatigue. B9, Yet with these improvements, and many others, it is still fundamentally the same car—built on the same chassis and powered by the same sturdy engine. 131 E. Fifth St. di, COLISEUM MOTOR CO. Phone 724 The price is $880 f.0.b, Detroit $1055 delivered = YY 1] Yh hf} _ANNOUNCING ~ { Touring $1065 4 [ y Special Roadster $1193 ‘Brougham $1325 Special Touring $1220 Sedan $1495 Special Sedan $1695 . 3 Prices at Detrott. Tax Extra. JUITE the smartest car the season has produced —just the achievement you'd expect from Paige engineers. Jewett Six Brougham at but $1325 gives quality—the best value the aige organization ever produced for the money. How Jewett Brougham stec! body paneb ere enamel dipped for separate baking The lasting lustre finish is the result of a new process. Each steel body panel is separately dipped three times in finest black en- amel, then baked —then sepa- rately fastened to the extra-large, extra-strong wood body frames. Wood frames—not steel —be- cause wood reduces noise, absorbs vibration. Lift the rear seat cushions, See the steel body PAUGE BUILT th The New Teuveee Six Brougham, $1325 Lasting Lustre, Baked Enamel Finish by New Process pangs enameled on the inside, too—no rusting possible. Never before could this finish be placed on a wood frame body. The intense baking heat would burn the frames. But separate pre-enameling and baking give you acar of lasting lustre. It gives the Jewett Six Brougham the rich black gloss all over the car, seen only on fenders of other cars, Trust Paige to contribute such a step toward lasting good looks! Full, roomy comfort for five— extra long leg room in front. Two individual front seats which both fold forward, give easy entrance and exit from either side. Rear seat is of full width for three. In- terior finish the kind you'll be proud of. Upholstered in velour. Remove the rear seat cushion and there's room for sample trunk or cumbersome baggage. Commodi- ous trunk on rear is extra well made, Like all Jewetts the Brougham has full 50 horse-power, Paige- built motor that fills the hood. Hollow crank-shaft high pres sure oiling ber bes silent smoothness and long life. Paige- Timken axles front and rear; ball-bearing steering spindles; 6-inch-deep frame. Ri throughout that explains "s acknowledged stamina. Jewett Brougham forms like all Jewetts—goes 5to 25 miles an hour in 7 seconds, in high gear; from 2 to 60 miles an hour, in high. Passes most any car on any hill. Gear shifting is rare, and easy when you do shift. Business men, farm- ers, wives with children to look after—everyone will welcome this new Jewett Brougham. It is smart in appearance—perma- nentlygood looking. No apologies for the looks of the finish—re- quires no attention but washing. Weare proud to have youdrive this new 5-passenger Brougham yourself for any kind of a test you want—performance,comfort, good looks, safety and for con- venience, 2) | THE LEE DOUD MOTOR CO. 434 West Yellowstone Phone 1700 ¢