El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-27

line. I thought that there was prob
ably something in the line that clOgged
the How of the gasoline, and pre-
vented a continuous supply; although
1t would allow the motor to run a
F, short time before the shortage became
( noticeable. / took out the whole line
and cleaned it, thinking that / would
have no more trouble with it, but when
1 replaced the piping I found that the
same thing happened. I blamed it on
the carburetOr, but after trying an
other carburetOr on the line, which
acted the same as the former, I am at
loss to know where to look. In other
words, have simply traced the trOu-
bic back to the tank, and cannot see
what could be the trouble. What do
you suggest might cause this incOn-
venience VIM Archer.
There is probably a piece of solder
or other foreign material lodged in the
outlet pipe at the bottom of the tank.
1t would be best for you to remove
the gasoline tank and have it thor
oughly cleaned, removing any shale or
other foreign material which might be
IN It These pieces viii often work
over the gasoline outlet from vibration,
and partially shut off the supply after
the car has been run for a while. Also
note whether the main shutOff is not
partially closed This valve will often
close of its own accord from vibration.
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Motoring Department, Herald: Ny
NeLL mas ] LlA DouU Illl-ES LdAtS al 1lllS
now as well as ever on high. nothing
has been done to motor except to put
In plugs of mica because the porcelain
ones cracked She picks up quickly,
thrOtles down to eight miles on high
and runs with a fascinating rhythm as
fast as I require
Under these conditions is it still best
to have the valves ground and the
cylinders cleaned from carbon?
Is the oxygen process of removing
carbon a safe and satisfactory one. If
not, what is the general way of clean
ms or scraping the cylinders of a
1 put a gill of kerosene in each hot
cylinder every Saturday night and use
the car on Sunday when the kerosene
burns out Is this of much help in
cleaning out the carbOn2
/ put two gallons of fresh oil in
crank case about every 1900 miles,
never added to it while it bubbles in
glass on dash, now I add a pint for
each 100 miles run, and my car is
smoking most of the time, especially
on first and second speed Which is
the best plan? Car is splash and force
pump system.
was told that 7 was not using oil
enough when depending on dash glass.
Do cars smoke more in winter If
so. Why?-A. Bernstein
1t is advisable to Teseat the valves
occasionally and not to wait until it is
absolutely necessary. The exhaust
valves. especially need frequent atten-
ton. When they become pitted to the
extent Of leaking, it is difficult to
grind them into condition. Very aften
1t is necessary to replace them.
The oxygen process of removing car
bon has proved to be both safe and
satisfactory when properly done
a little kerosene Injected into the
cylinders occasionally HELPS 20 soften
any carbon deposits. When the motor
is again started, this carbon will tend
10 break up and leave the cylinder The
conservative use of kerosene helps to
Keep the carbon deposits in the COM
bustlon chambers of the cylinders re-
ouced to a minimum. It viii not bv
any means free the cylinders of all
carbon deposits. A thorough cleansing
OF the cylinders is necessary occasion
Tt is advisable to change the oil in
Ine crank case caSiOnally
The dash glass is installed so that
the operator can note the working of
the lubricating system If the oil
pump should fail to work no oil would
floW from the sight feed which would
inolcate 10 the driver that repairs are
necessary Immediately. If the oil pump
IS working and shows no flow of oil.
TINS would indicate the need of more
Tt is not necessary to keep the motor
smoking "A smoky exhaust indicated
too much oil This is not only wasteful.
but also Injuries the motor, in that the
cylinders carboniZe more readily. So
IuiS as Lne OIL tlOWs at the sight feed
when motor is working there should
be no danger from lack of proper Iu-
DIlcauion of the working parts.
Motoring department Herald.
Keep my car during the winter in an
unheated garage. Being DESTROYS of
using the car throughout the cold
months, 1 intend to mix glycerine with
the water in the radiator. VIII you let
me know what proportion of it to use
also at what degree same win freeze
Dou YOU know Of anything better than
EIycerIne TO use for this purpose?-
j. K. Stevens.
Antl-freezlng solutions are more or
less troublesome and at best do not
cool the engine as well as pure water.
n OF inns reason most people prefer to
drain the jackets and radiator when
the car is to stand for any length of
time in a cold place.
GIycerine mixed with water will
serve to prevent freezing, but more ef-
Ilclency can he gained by using mix
Uure Of alcohol and glycerine. abOut
two parts Of alcohol to one part of
gIycerine- The following shows mix
lures Tor varying temperatures
FlIteen percent alcohol and gIvcerfne
10 - percent water should not freeze
at 20 degrees Fahrenheit above zero.
Twenty-Five percent alcohol and
SiEceIine TO 70 percent water should
not freeze at eight degrees Fahrenheit
above zero.
Thirty percent alcohol and glycerine
TO 20 percent water should not freeze
at 10 degrees Fahrenheit below zero.
ll IS wei to remember that glycerine
.-@ elcoHQl WILL eNaHorate more rap