Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20

exhaust. and when too much gasoline is
being consumed the smoke will be black.
An over supply OF either oil or gasoline
will cause dirty valves and sotted plugs.
A constant buzzing Of the coll denotes
a short circuit. The coil should buzz only
current, caused either by weak batteries
when a spark is wanted. When the coil
does not buzz It is an Indication OF no
or broken wiring.
After a woman has operated her car for
some time she can readily tell. by the
SOUND whether the engine is running
smoothly and correctly. II there is pre-
mature ignition, loose bearings. loose dis
lance rods. any small obstruction in the
sprocket or gears. or a broken or loose
framework. or, in fact. any unusual sound.
Il shouid be Immediately investigated and
eliminated. II possible, for although one
may be able to get home the damage done
is quite apt to be expensive to the owner.
When the engine has become overheated
and the pistons are damned tightly by
lack OF water. the cylinders can be tested
by sprinkling a little water on them. II
the water misses and Immediately dries off
the tank must not be refilled until cool.
Some kerosene can be poured into the
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course, be taken from the lamps. If the
pistons nave become seized the cooling
process will be q slow and tedious one.
There are symptoms, however. that indi-
cate overheating, such as a violent pound
ing OF the engine, steam issuing from the
filling nozzle, water coming out OF the
overflow pipe while driving, continued fir
ing after the ignition is off and smoke ris-
ing from the engine. II these symptoms
are noticed, and kerosene is injected into
the cylinder, meanwhile turning the en-
CINE by hand the temperature will go
down and the pistons will move freely.
The most effective way to cool a heated
bearing is to pour water on it until cool
1t should be well oiled before attempting
to run the car again.
slow on the orner
In driving it is quite unnecessary to dis
engage the clutch or to apply the brake
when turning corners. The speed Of the
car should be lessened by throttling as the
corner is approached and opening up when
about half way around. Plenty Of room
should always be allowed in case of the
car skiddlng. In climbing steep grades
1t is necessary to drive with the spark a
little slower and throttle we'll opened. The
engine should never be allowed to race;
the moment it begins to race the spark
should be retarded, An engine is at its
best when run at its highest speed with
out racing.
A car should never be left standing alone
without setting the brake and removing
the switch plug. Testing the brakes every
day only takes a second and is an import
ant, thing.
The woman autoist must have her car
positively within control before attempting
steep grades. In ascending the principal
requisite in plenty Of power, while in de-
scending the brakes are an absolute neces-
sary If danger is to be avoided. When the
woman is driving she must give all her at
tention to her work. She cannot look
around at the scenery, talk over the latest
fashions with her friends or forget her re-
sponsibillty, for the slightest mistake or
a loss OF control OF the wheel may result
seriously IL not fatally to herself and COM
panions.
One should at first confine themselves to
snort trips until they have learned to UNI
derstand each and every piece of mechan-
ism OF their car and the proper function of
each. On long trips 1t is especially neces-
sary TO thoroughly know the motor. When
that Is accomplished longer trips may be
taken with perfect safety, especially II a
htue previous experience will have the
ERECT OF snstilling confidence, which Is an
asset not to be ignored.
The woman who is learning should above
all else be possessed of the virtue Of ne-
thence. She cannot expect to learn to know,
her car at once, Perseverance, and patience
and time will work wonders and constant
association with things mechanical gives
one a degree OF skill in manipulating tools
mat VIII astonish the novice. Common
sense is the first principle needed to run a
car Ingenuity is another needed reouisite
and with intelligence and the desire to he
come proficient the average woman NAV
confidently expect to develop into a sIc-
cessful ana 0WS