The evening world., 1915-12-24

NHStnoulo Bshtor:
have two motor trucks OF the same
make. Same engine, magnetic. car
bureter. &c. The horse power is
rated the same. One truck is eight
cen months in use and the other five
months. The older truck is more
powerful under load on up grade and
tho new truck will hardly pull load
UP the slightest grade without knock
ing. 1 have consulted the manfuac-
turers and they cannot account Tor
the difference In power. Can you
tell me why the older truck is super
Tor to the new one for engine power?
NJ. L.
The adjustments Of the valves, is-
milton and oarbureter on both motors
may be different. II the gearing OF
both trucks is identical tho trouble
most likely lies in tho motor adjust
nents, taking for granted, OF course,
that tho pistons, rings, &C., are In
good condition. Would suggest that
The timing Of the valves be gone over
and tho ignition correctly set After
which the csrbureter should be ad-
justed to suit the heavy pull OF tho
motor.
Automobile Editor:
Can a young man seventeen years
Of age be the owner OF a commercial
car? II so. can he run II alone? Can
A young man, same age, run n COM
meroal or pleasure car II the owner
IL with him and can he run his
fathers car unaccompanied? What
motorcycle Is the best for general use'
as touring, &c?
gr1r l.. +. RoSENTHAL JR.
The law requires that the owner OF
q motor vehicle be st least eighteen
wears Of ace. believe, however, that
II you purchased your own machine
you would be within the law as to
the operation OF this vehicle. You
NAV operate O motor vshiele " the
owner 10 with you, provided you are
rot an employee or a person operat-
iup tho vehicle for hire. The owner
must accompany any unlicensed
driver, as there must be some one u.
oensed by tho State in the car at oil
times. REGARDING tho motorcycles
you mentioned, would say that Il 10
merely a personal choice, as both are
good.
Automobile Editor;
have a 1918 Ford which has gas
headli lights, VIII you inform me how
10 set the wires to tho motor for the
electric lights on the head lampsT
Where can l buy the rehectors 70
place them in the gas head lampsF
i nave seen these in many Fords.
+. l.
Would suggest that you secure the
rsflectors and necessary connection:
tor This change over from a good
sIppjv house which specializes In
Ford accessories. You can secure, at
,hs same store, a diagram OF tho wir-
inc showing how to mako the proper
connections. A diagram will explain
more than a written explanation.
Automobile Editor:
Jwould like to heat my garage with
an oil stove encased in fine mesh
cauze. somewhat after the style OF a
bavy mine lamp. Do you consider
mis- safe and Of what material IL the
yauze made Of; also where It can be
purchased PAUL nan BEN
lJnIess this work 10 carefully done
n would not be safe TO use this lamp
In = oaraae. The gauxe 10 OF brass
.nd vary fine mesh and can be secured
AZ any uood hardware supply store.
any aood hardware supply store.
Automobile Editor:
have a 1912 Ford car. Recently
nave had the car overhauled and all
new narts, with the exception or crank
shaft. shaft magnetic and transmits
sinn have been put in. cannot start
sba car on the magnetic. i have 10
use batteries and then switch over
% the magnetic. which makes the car
- ali right. When the car STANDS
s,,,, about two hours l cannot start
s,ract shark from the batteries unless
= n,Ili ana suck up the raw gas. No