The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-01-28


Every Ford owner when seated
at his steering wheel must realize
that he has under his hand a car
which is different from all others, q
car which is unique, which forms .
class by itself. He may not believe
that he has the best car in the world
but he does know that the simple will
ling alittle' Ford is a creature he
can control without that sense of awe
and mystery inspired by her more
complicated brethren. He knows her
Intervals are robust, that her thews
are fsshioned from the best of all
steels, and If she ails, he knows how
easily the most uninstructed motor
list can right the ills of that simple
and stalwart constitution.
Consider then what makes the
Ford so tractable a servant; what
gives that sense Of intimacy with her
owner. Details, details alone can do
that. Details created by the genius
who designed the car the genius
who strove to simplify that which
was complicated, whose ambition was
to place in the hands Of an ever wi
dening public car they could buy
at a low cost, understand without
effort and control with ease.
The essence Of Ford design is
simplicity. Consider for instance its
rear axle arrangement and spring.
ing all enjoy this advantage. Geom-
etry says that three points must be
ever in one plane. Geometry does
not say that you cannot throw a
twisting strain on Ford engine, but
in effect that is logical conclusion.
Have you noticed how completely
enclosed is the whole engine and
driving gear? The inlet pipe, the
the crank case are the only openings
to the outer air. If you care to fit
extensions to these you can, if so
run your car up to the coil
box under water. The only visible
moving part of the Ford engine is
the fan, and it can be detached for
this purpose.
In your minds eys strip all Of this
protecting armour and behold before
you not mysteries but simplicity.
comes of so that you may take a
knife and scrape away any Offend
ing carbon. Notice the ease with
which you can examine and re1rind
the valves.
Now unscrew those few bolts and
take away the small plate at the
bottom Of the crank case, exposing
Tor inspection the crank shaft and
big end bearings. Just two bolts to
Zach and away come the connecting
rods and pistons, enabling you to ex-
anime and renew if necessary.
Here you have done single handed
n two hours that which, with the or
iinary car, would require two men, a
,rane and an unconscionable time.
Examine the piston you have Just
removed and notice how the piston
'in instead Of being fixed moves in
'earings of its own, affording just
vice the bearing surface available
n the conventional design.
Turn now to the transmission. A
'ew screws loosened and off comes
he cover, exposing for easy adjust |
nent the clutch and brakes. Fiji
zen minutes work will cover the |
ground.
Talking of brakes reminds us that |
here are no less than five different |
md independent brakes in the Ford |
ar. First the engine itself. Every
Ford owner knows how flexible his |
'ngine is on the throttle. Then the |
transmission and the rear hub brakes
he former for ordinary use, the lat
er for emergencies. In addition the
everse and low speed bands can be
Ised, the former only in rare emer-
.encies and the latter in order to
i've the transmission brake an occa-
ional rest when descending a long
ill.
The most complicated portion of
he Ford is its planetary gear, but
gu can use and enjoy your car
'ithout understanding this. 1t is a
art which runs in oil, gives no trou-
lie and will last as long as the car
self. The brake bands and the
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