El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-09-28

n OMETIdES it is desirable to fasten
a Woodruff key in its slot so that
- If will not fall out advises Motor.
To do so drill shallow hole IN one SIDE
of the key, about on line with the
depth of the key seat, and when the
Kew is in place make a dent with a
prick punch in the SHAFT close 70 the
kew so that some of the metal viii be
crowded into the shallow hole IN the
Magnetic Protection.
Magnetos should be protected from
dust as well as moisture. The unprO-
teeted magnetic VIII accumulate ouSI
from the air currents OF the ian anu
this adhering dust will retain moisture
where a short circuit may seriously IN
terfere with the ignition The time is
coming when all magnetos will be en-
closed
Hot Weather Tire Pressure.
It is well to remember that in very
hot weather tires should not be pumped
up to standard pressure. Five to 10
pounds below, especially for long trips,
is about right
records to Keep.
A small book of record for your car
is the proper thing. 1t should show
when the car was last thoroughly IN
spected, completely fabricated. the
mileage of each tire, date and nature
of repairs, amount of gas used, and
such other items of information as Will
be of value for the one who operates
the car.
Some electric crankers are designed
to start slowly until the gears are IN
mesh, and then increase speed and
power to do their duty. This variation
In motor power is attained by use of
a sliding switch which first admits
small amount Of current through a re-
sistance wire, and then passes to com
plete current These resistance wires
are usually made of German silver, and
m
current is permitted to remain on too
long. The starting pedal should be
pushed down quickly with a positive
action so that the current Will not re-
main in the resistance wire longer than
is absolutely necessary to mesh the
gears The remedy consists IN new
wire, Of which it is well to be supplied
with extras
Cleaning Spark Plugs.
Spark plugs require occasional clean
ing, especially when motor spirit is
used. The proper way is to take the
plug apart and get all of the black
carboniZed oil and dirt away from the
junction Of metal and porcelain The
porcelain should not be roughened by
harsh sandpaper or file, or 1t viii
soon reaccumulate carbon worse than
be frightened with emory cloth and
the rest cleaned with gasoline and
brush
Know Thy Car.
me man VINO ullNeS car S4Ou4Q
know every part of the machine as well
as he knows his own name The auto
mobile Of today is becoming quite COM
pick and the electric equipment alone
requires tehcnical knowledge of a high
order. CarburetiOn is strictly scientific
and calls for acquired wisdom. while
adjustment Of gears in reassembling
after repairs have been made is
much greater task than is usually con-
sidered. if done properly If imprOD-
erly done. trouble of a serious nature ]
is sure to follow
Raising the Seat.
Not infreGuently the drivers seat in
an automobile is too low for easy and
may he easily overcome by placing a
box of the needed height and size I'M
der the seat cushion This box may be
a very useful receptacle for many ar
ucles, as well as an elevator of from
two to four inches for the cushion.
Of course automobile tires should be
pumped up to standard pressure in or
der to get maximum service from them,
but when for any reason it is very
desirable to secure soft. easy riding, as
for a person that is sick or has been
injured, half pumped tires will give the |
needed effect Mileage will not be cor
rectly recorded with soft pumped tires
however, as the diameter of the wheel 1
is reduced.
Rule of the Road.
If a collision occure, the car that is on /
N--es s-eAC u NAAO Ioeit at liz time
of the accident must pay the damages. !
1t was violating the law of the road
Preserving Dry Cells.
The slightest dampness Of the paste
board covers of dry cells will more or !
less short circuit and run down the /
Stockings" made out of 4
short sections of old inner tubes make I
good covers for dry cells.
Restoring Compression.
A small piece of steel clock spring.