New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-02

engine rs warm from running p'NduH'
the metal parts will be expanded 20
their full extent. and the best ADJUST
mcnts can then be made.
Hands on the Main Bearings.
The connecting rod bearings should
not be touched. This Is an expert re
pairman's job. 2 Job beyond the skill
of the average owner, since there are
so many items TO be given considera-
ton, and besides there always remains
the great danger Of adjusting the
bearings too tightly, with the result
that the bearings will be burned out
and a big repair bill result.
The clutch may require adjustment
but no definite rule can be given. as
there is a wide diversity of clutches.
and adjustments differ in each in
stance. II of the disk type and badly
worn. n full adjustment may not serve,
anc If Will be necessary 20 add a disk.
As a rule. cone clutches are not ad-
Unstable. and if cleaning or dust Of
fuller's earth will not eliminate slip
ping. new facing will be required.
This again Is job for the well-in-
formed repairman, as Is also the ad-
justment that might be necessary 20
eliminate noise IN the rear axle con-
struction. due 70 the distance between
the bevel gears. etc.
Adjustments You Can Make.
Wheels having cone type bearings
can be adjusted, if found TO be loose,
by simply screwing up on the nut or
collar holding the bearings IN place.
Care should be taken that only the
play is taken up and that the adjust
II is advisable 10 remove the tires
and paint the rims with mixture Of
graphite and gasolene before the tires
are again replaced The gasolene will
do no harm, for it will evaporate and
leave only the graphite, which Will
make the next tire removal a compare
lively easy job. since no rust will be
present TO hold the bead fast.
The brake band should be adjusted
so as 10 be as near TO the brake drum
as possible without causing a drag
when the brake is of-about l-32d OF
an inch is a good clearance. Brake adj
iustments, like others. vary according
20 the type Of car, and il is well when
riakng these adjustments TO have your
instruction book handy. If you haven't
one hold off the spring overhauling IN
I'll you get one from your agent or the
manufacturer Of your car.
The steering mechanism Will UNI
doubtedly need its share Of inspection
and adjustment. Because of the differ
ences in construction there is TO rule
which can be followed here. but the
ball and socket joints Of the drag links
are generally taken up in about the
same way on all cars. screw in the ends
of the sockets with screw driver. but
be careful not to get your adjustment
too tight.
The Electrical End.
40 set rules can be provided that will
cover the electrical lighting and start
ing units Perhaps the apparatus has
been running satisfactorily, and aside
from worn commutator or brushes
there will be little adjustment that the
owner can attend to himself. For spe-
cifc information write the manufact-
urers Of your system for instruction as
10 what YOU should do.
II your car is equipped with magnetic
ignition examine the brushes TO see If
they are worn or broken. The breaker
also should be inspected to sec if the
platinum points are pitted. If they are
treat them kindly with fine jewellers
file until they are smooth. then adjust
them with the rocker arm resting on
one of the cams so that the break will