El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-20
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the drag link is attached should have
an equal set; that is, the angle between
| the knuckle point proper and the off
set steering arm should be equal on
each. After these points have been de-
termined the wheels should be aligned
BY the adjustable link between the
steering arms. The front wheels should
| have about one-quarter inch fore
gather; that is, they should toe in
slightly A slight undergather is also
advisable.
Motoring Department. The Herald
The float in the carburetOr of my -
car seems to leak. 1t is metal and
seems to be heavier than it should be.
l am told that need new one. Why
can't the one I have now be repaired2
It seems to me that it can be sOldered.
What do you think about it's. R.
It is best to install new float This
factory The cost of a new float is
approximately so cents.
Motoring Department, The Herald
Please explain the difference between
a progressive type transmission and
selecttve type transmission. What does
the term progressive and selective
mean Beginner
They both come under the general
heading of sliding gear transmissiOns.
The words progressive" and select
i've apply to the operators control. In
a progressive type transmission it is
necessary in changing gears TO pass
through the speeds in sequence That
is TO say, you cannot shift from first
speed to third speed without passing
through the second speed gears. In
the SeleCtiVe type transmission it is
desired without passing through other
sets That is to say, you can shift
from first speed to third speed with
out passing through the second speed
gears.
Motoring Department, The Herald
When 1 let in my clutch the car jumps
in starting. This has occurred only
lately. It is almost a new car and do
not know whether there is any ad-
justment or not Can you tell me what
might be the cause Of this and how to
fix It? I think it is a leather faced
clutch.-Reader.
The clutch is too fierce. When start
ing from a standstill you should en-
gage it slowly. If you have a metal
to metal clutch treat 1t with a mix
leather faced clutch, then treat the
leather with some neatsfOOt oil In
the latter case the oil should be al
lowed to soak into the leather for a
few hours at least
Motoring Department. The Herald
Would like to know the best method
of testing condition of my storage bat
should be filled with water Any furth-
er Information will be appreciated
c. J. S.
The hydrometer test Of the electro
lyte of each cell is the best method
When the battery is in a discharged
condition the solution is weak When
fully charged the solution is strong.
The battery should be inspected at fire.
quent intervals and enough distilled
water added to cover the plates. Test
ing the solution should be done before
water is added to the cells, but the
water should be added, II necessary,
before charging When a battery is
fully charged the electrOlyte should
test between 1915 and 1900
Motoring Department, The Herald
Some two months ago you gave ad-
vice in regard to stopping the squeak
ing Of the frame Would you kindly
repeat it, By doing so you greatly
abllSe.-Louis Steffens.
A disa agreeable squeak can often Re
traced to some part where the BODY IS
not securely fastened to the frame
There IS usually installed some anti
friction materia between the frame and
body TO prevent chatting. Very often
the running board dust guard will be
tucked under the BODY in a manner
greeable noise. Spring leaves, when
listed acquire a habit ct chipping
likewise spring shacl1les and bolts.
Poorly attached tenders, loose doors, or
engine hoods often cause squeaks. The
hood clamps which hold down the en-
CINE hood have springs in them which
rust and become a source of noise.
Motoring Department, The Herald
Please give me your opinion Of the
following trouble I have with my ma
chine. which is four cylinder five
passenger car 80 horsepower, 1910
I recently had the car all gone over
and 1t has been running fine UP to
now One thing I note is that both
the gas and spark levers on the steer