Evening Star Newspaper, April 3, 1921, Page 60

- ¥ Washington motorists who have im- properly focused headlights and who do not know how to focus.them WwiH do well to follow the instructions get forth in a recent number of the Mary- land Motorist, a magazine published by the Automobile Club of Maryland. With the new force of Maryland state pelice constantly patrolling the roads, it is imperative that local mo- torists obey the headlight laws of Maryland. “The proper adjusting of ‘head- The most gratifying feature of the season has been the testi- monials of old Jackson owners and visits from their friends —welcoming this old friend back again into Washington mo- " tordom. AIl models recently reduced $200.00 in price. Sport Touring—Smartest Car of the Year - Potomac Sales Co. DISTRIBUTORS 1111-13 Fourteenth St. N.W. lights requires some thought and un- derstanding, but it is the duty of all motorists to give sufficient attention to this jmportant subject so that he may not be the means of driving the || other fellow off the road,” says the article. “There is an adjustment in every headlight which is known as the fo- cusing devite or ‘focal adjustment.’ Adjustment' is made by moving the bulb in the reflector backwards or forwards, either nearer to or away from the reflector. Such adjustment alters the form of the beam of light projected by the headlight. It is like the nozzle on a garden hose which throws the water in a small straight stream or sprinkles it over a large area. Phone, 8668 Correct Focus Necessary. “In_order to get the light in the proper place on the road it is neces- sary to adjust or focus each headlight 50 that the form of the beam of light will be correct. Unless this adjust- ment is made all headlight lenses or other non-glare devices are useless. “As the position of the filament in different lamp bulbs varies, this ad- justment must be made every time a i {new lamp is used. In order to sim- 4| | plity this adjustment the various po- sitions of the lamp bulb in the reflect- or are termed focal adjustments Nos. - s [ ] 1. 2, 3 and 4, and are determined by the relative size of the image or cir- at Counts in a Ca o 7 V‘ ‘Before trying to focus the bulb in B a headlight, which means moving it * back toward the reflector or moving it forward away from the reflector, it Is most important to learn how to operate the focal adjusting device. Different Adjustments. CAR ought to be a good invest- ment, and to be a good investment means that you must get more out of it than you put into it. The Overland is that kind of acar, for the service and satisfaction that it gives is out of all proportion to the little that it costs. - To the economy of light weight it adds a riding comfort hitherto found . only in expensive cars. “There are four different kinds of local adjusting devices on headlamps, namely: A “Rim adjustment—In which turning of a screw or thumb nut on the re- flector operates the adjustment. “Bulb adjustment—In which the focal position of the bulb is changea by pushing, pulling or turning the bulb. This type of device should be examined thoroughly before attempt- ing to operate. “Inside adjustment—In which the reflector must be removed from the headlight to operate this type. “Outside adjustment—In which a screw on thumb nut located back of amp case operates the device. ote—A number of outside focal tments are attached to the rear of the lamp case, while the reflactor. is carried on springs in the front of the lamp case. When the lamp glass is applied it pushes the reflector back.. while the bulb, which is sup- ported from the back of the lamj case, remains stationary. This ters the focal adjustment made wit out-the lamp glass in place.. Hea .|lights using.this type of focal adjus \ ment cannot be properly focused un- Overland Prices Have Been Reduced less thelamp T s i Plice; : The Time Payment Plan Is Very Basy Aveld Earaing. i il “Headlight devices must be:applied » S0 that they cannot turn ¥ the head- ’ lamps. Almost all devices have a mark ‘top’ showing how'they should i | be installed. - ‘The -application of an 1 |approved device does mot comiply with the law unless a proper candle power bulb is used, the proper focal adjustment’ is made and the proper title is given the h!adngh!l, “To properly focus the bulb in a headlight drive the car, fully" loaded jto a place where the light from the headlights will be thrown on a wall fence or screen at least twenty-five feet from the car. Remove the front lamp glass. then cover jor disconmegt one lamp so that only the light from one lamp at a time wili show onthe screen. ¢ 1 “In a No. 1 focal adjustment |the filament of the lamp bulb is at ithe focal point of the reflector. The re- sulting beams of light are almost straight ahead of the smallest diam- eter. Tt is this form of beam that the majority of lenses are designed to take and modify into a beam of more useful light on the road. 5 A GOOD INVESTMENT. , HARPER-OVERLAND CO., INC. £ ; 1128-30 Connecticut Ave. N:W. T F . Methods Explained. > * * “To make focal adjustment No. 1, move the lamp bulb forward or back- ward in the reflector until ecircle of light on the wall is as small as pos- sible. 2 “In a No. 2 focal adjustment all the filament is back of the focal point of the reflector. The resulting beams of light spread as much as possible. This adjustment gives the greatest spread of light without the black spots in the center, “To make focal adjustment No. 2, e ——— Piston Pins “A Size for Every Motor” Standard .003, .005 and .010 over-size Distributors Wholesale 35 a remarkable moto powerful, speedy and dependable T last the problem of low grade fuel is really solved by the motor of the Velic 48. Hero iea motor that bums low grade 511 11th St. NW. | _nd‘:;ah:. !thCM‘-mM:dldfl smoothly and solidly at all speeds; its unusually fargs crankshaft held firmly by four bearings. A motor with rods and pistons accurately balanced, and enduring bronse-backed bearings everywhese. : A*hd-“o“d parts. AndwithRall a i ‘welvety quistnsss that comes fsom.capable design and superior workmanship. A motor wosthyy of this besmtiful car—distinctive in its besmtifial fines and sppolntente—weith moss soce—¢hs despest, most: sostiel aphal- stery—moss comfiost and convesihnce then you ever dsesensd of. J. B. Kendall Co. Headquarters for Auntomobile Springs Auto Top Coverings 8 Aatomobile Tools Iron, Steel and Heavy Hardware 1136 Connecticut Avenus . | Ter Wediagton Sntsmetive Tk Anchil® " ' ¢ the ‘ MARYLAND HEADLIGHT LAWS _ . IMPORTANT TO MOTORISTS Familiarity With Stringent Regulatiofis Will Avoid Trouble—Maryland Motor- ist Points Way to Stay Within Law. A after making focal adjustment No. 1. move bulb backward until the black 3pot appears in the center of the light. hen move bulb slightly forward un- til the black spot almost disappears. “In focal adjustment No. 3 the fila-| &/ ment of the lamp bulb is slightly back | of the focal point of the reflector. Re- | Sultlng beams of light spread out| slightly from the lamp. i “To “make focal adjustment No.'3, after making No. 1 adjustment, moye the lamp bulb backward toward the’ 1 rear of the reflector until a black spot ||}l appears in the center of the light. Then move bulb forward slightly un- til the circle of light Is larger than 3 smaller than No. 2. No. 4 focal adjustment all the fila- ment is fotward of the focal point of 1 and the reflector. light cross each other before spread- ing. “To make focal adjustment No. 4.!| proceed the same as to make No except that the dulb is moved. Homemade Devices. “In, homemade devices the head lamp should be adjusted to No. 2 focal adjustment and then paint over the upper half of the lamp glass. lamps cannot be adjusted to No. 2 fo- || cal adjustment, then use ‘No. 4, and paint over the lower half of the lamp glass. A properly adjusted homemade device will cut off the other half of beam of light. If the black spot is not in the cen- ter of the circle of light or has a streak of light in it, the bulb is not in the center-of the reflector. fect is caused by poor. focusing de- vices or loose sockets. Move the tip of the bulb with a lead pencil or smail stick until & black spot appears in the center of the light. a piece of match stick. All approved devices are useless-uniess the bulb is in the proper position In the re- flector.” N B THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, APRIL 3, -1921—PART 3. I-LINCOLN HIGHWAY BEST. Most Completely Marked = Wofl.d'lvl.ong Roads. With the very great increase of travel upon the Lincoln highway. of ceeding vear, it is obvious that the be a necessity. ! bt one-sixth of the actual cost. which has .been noted in each suc- | permanent marking had grown to | best-marked interstafe road. of amy ‘The direct benefits. ' of course, accrue to the communities | s - (nlong the way, and these have been‘ w obtained by them at &n expense ot T IRES 30x3'% Snap them up! |CHAS. E. MILLER, Inc. Formerly Miller Rros.” Auto Supply House. | 812 Fith'St. 4 Doors North of H St The permanent marking naturally adds to- the prestige of the Lincoln | highway, attracting travel and es- tablishing the permanency of the route. The Lincoln highway is now the length, in the world. | in a proven quality. Lighter Six The resulting beams of It heaa || This de- Then wedge with Individuality is built into every WESTCOTT CAR, by eternal vigilance at every stage of design, every proc- ess of manufacture, Selection of every unit and part of $2460. E. J. QUINN MOTOR SALES CO. Member Washington Automotive Trade Association. . 'PAIGE THE MOST BEATWTIFUL CAR IN m:ucz‘ Touring Larger Six Touring The Above are Delivered Prices 824 14th Street N.W. Telephone Main 2936 ANNOUNCING %o PAIGE NATIONAL DEMONSTRATION WEEK For one week—commencing Monday, April 4th.—our Dealers in every section of the nation will conduct a special series of demon- strations with the complete line of Paige cars. Our “Daytona 6-66" model now holds the world’s stock car record for speed. It will be the purpose of Demonstration Week to prove that any Paige car—in the hands of an unprofessional driver—is indeed Master of the Highway. No other stock car has ever equalled our own speed record of 102.8 miles per hour. Noother car, we are con- fident, can defeat a Paige in the milder tests of general demonstra- By proving itself the fastest car, the Paige 6-66 has revealed qualities of endurance and strength that are be- - yond dispute. World’s champion- ship form is a guarantee of all ’round efficiency —the best guarantee that the sporting world affords. But: these are facts that we want you -to establish for yourself, and Demonstration Week offers an Gn- rivaled opportunity. Yom have but to get in touch with our Dealer and he will book you for a ride that will ™ prove finally convincing. Then, with an actual record of the tests, you will be in position to com- pare the Paige 6-66 with any other motor car—at any price—on the American market You will also be able to determine whether the New Series “Glenbrook Six-44” is or is not the greatest dollar for dollar value in the light six field. Surdynothnneouldaskforafahu or more sportsmanlike proposition. Whether you contemplate buying a motor car or not, we very cordially in- vite you to ride with Paige during the coming week. It will prove a revela- tion, we believe—and a liberal educa- tion in strictly modern engineering. PAIGE-DETROIT MOTOR CAR COMPANY, DETROIT, Michigea Manufacturers of Paige Motor Cars and Motor Truake Open Evenings During This Week York-Parkhurst Motor Co. 1818 Fourteenth St. N.W. (Corner Swann St.) Phone North 5659 N Servies Statien, 1731 Johnson Ave. - Batween 16tk and 15th, Rand 8. 3 % .