El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-06


I am here in New York and in need
Of parts. understand that the fac
tory is no longer making this car, and
I am losing the use of my car because
cannot get parts. The other day I
wanted a front wheel bearing, but
none of the bearing companies carried
IN stock my size, and the result is
have to have one made. The balls CT
the bearing are all right, but the cup
IS gone. If I had one of these cups
made at machine shop, will il last
any length of time? I am undecided
whether to dispose of the car at any
price or to continue to have the parts
l want made UP. am writing this
letter to get particularly your advice
regarding the bearing. IF you happen
TO know where can obtain any parts
for the -- car kindly advise-James
Thompson.
The bearing cup can easily be made
and case hardened at a machine shop.
If properly made and treated it should
last considerable length of time. The
writer does not know where spare
parts for your - car can be OBJ
tanned.
Motoring Department, The Herald
Not long ago the bottom crank case of
my motor was badly crushed This
happened by getting in ditch and the
bottom Of the engine hitting a large
rock I am now having the car re-
paired, and am advised that it will be
necessary to put on a whole new bot
tom half of the crank case. I under
stand there are numerous welding con-
Germs which repair such things, but
the mechanic at the shop where I have
my car says that good job cannot be
made of my case. He claims that a
new one will cost about S45. I claim
that the old one can be repaired or
welded for much less and be just as
good. The mechanic should know more
about 1t than l do, but I would feel
better satisfied in knowing why such
a part cannot be fixed. Please inform
me through your columns and oblge.-
J. V w
whether it is better to install a new
crank case or weld the old one de-
ponds a great deal upon the cOnstruc-
ton of the crank case. Usually such
a part is just a shell and very suscep-
tibie to Warpage. The cost of welding
together with the cost Of milling and
machining may possibly equal the cost
of the new case and then not be as
good Judgment in such cases must
be exercised by the experienced party.
Since you have placed your car in the
hands of one whom YOU have trusted
to make proper repairs. it would seem
advisable that you accept his opinion
as TO whether it is more advisable to
repair the old one or install a new one
Even though the repairs to the old one
may cost somewhat less. nevertheless
it would be more advisable to pur-
chase a new case and not assume any
Workmanship on the part OF others
over whom you exercise no control
Motoring Department. The Herald,
I have tried several types Of carbu-
retOrs, but il seems impossible to OBJ
tain the carburetor which will make
my motor car give the power II should.
The intake pipe from the carburetor to
the cylinders is somewhat complicated
in design, and I am wondering whether
this is the cause Of the trouble. Sew
eral experienced mechanics have told
me that a new manifold is necessary.
The motor is four cylinder type with
the cylinders cast in pairs.
VIII you please tell me If, in your
opinion, a new intake pipe would elm
mate the trouble? Any information on
this viii be greatly appreciatRRe eader
The intake manifold must be de-
signed so that each cylinder Will re-
ceive substantially the same charge of
The manifold should be as free from
angles as possible Where the cylin- !
iers are cast in pairs the inlet ports
are usually siamesed and the inlet I
pipe constructed in T shape or Y
shape.
Care should also be taken where the |
flanges Join. If the gaskets at the
flanges are not cut perfectly trouble /
will result If it is possible for you
to install a straight "T' or ~" shape J
manifold there is no question but that I
better results viii be obtained
If the gasoline is fed by gravity from 1
The tank care must be taken that the ]
earburetor is not set too high; other !
wise there will not be sufficient flow /
hills. The installation Of the pressure !
feed system would eliminate this and 1
permit the carburetor to be set high i
ind in an accessible position.
Motoring Department, The Globe
own a 1913 car which has the North /
East starting system. I would like TO |
know why the lamp bulbs burn out so !
quickly. These bulbs are expensive /
Ind I do not seem to be able to get /
he kind which will last any length OF /
time. DO you suppose there IS some !
hing wrong with the wiring? In tax /
ing with other owners they tell me
that they do not have these expert |
snces Can you tell me where to get /
he right kind of lamps?-A. l. s.
Electric light bulbs are sold by near |
" all the automobile supply stores. !
The North East system, however, re- |
luires an So volt lamp. Most stores |
carry the volt lamp, but not the 81 |
volt type The voltage OF the North /
East system is too high for the lamps |
you have been using, with the result /
That they burn out too quickly. ASK i
your supply store to order for you /
set of 81 volt lamps
Motoring Department, The Herald |
{ am about to lay up my car Tor the |
winter and would appreciate lew /
points in order that it will be in good 4
condition when I want to take 1t out !
n the spring. It is a new 1913 car and /
do not care to take any unnecessary 1
chances. 1 realize that the garage |
people may take care of it all right !
or me. Nevertheless I would feel bet !
.er satisfied if I knew that they were !
with the requirements IN |
iOing all that they should. Any sug- |
yestions from you Will be greatly vel 4
omed.-Miss Atkin.
The car should be stored In warm |
Try place. 1t should be placed on 4
acks in such a manner that the tires !
10 not rest on the floor.
The tires should be partially debated /
n order to relieve the pressure. some I
persons exercising extreme care have
he tires removed and stored in cool, /
Try room which is dark.
The gasoline should be drained from 1
he tank and carburetor.
The water should be drained from /
he cooling system, and when this is i
lone the motor should be allowed to 1
un for q few seconds in order to dry
tut the cylinder castings, etc, there
" preventing rust. It is well to in
ect oil in the cylinders in order to
prevent the pistOns and rings from
listing.
All the brass or nickel trimmings
hould be gone over with little oil (
o prevent cOrrOsion.
over the whole car with a sheet.
The storage battery should be dis
onnected and either recharged about
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