Arizona republican., 1919-09-07
Tips To Auotoists
Brake squeaks.


 Chronic squeaking in the braking system is generally due to dirt that has been imbedded in the lining and is pressed against the drum when the brakes are operated. Usually this dirt may be washed out with kerosene, but Ii it is so firmly intrenched that it refuses to come out with this treat meat little rosin mixed with castor oil and applied to the bands will cure the trouble.
 Clear Vision.
 To secure a clear view ahead through the glass of the windshield in rainy weather is vitally important to the safety of the motor car and it's occupants. Many schemes are used to keep the class clear in wet weather, but perhaps the old fashioned alcohol and glycerine mixture which is carried in small bottle and rubbed on the glass as needed is best. If the bottle con- tang the solution is wrapped in q cloth and slowed in the side pocket it will always be ready for use and a coth to apply it with will be at hand.
 Pipe Cement.
 Brown shellac mixed with graphite makes an admirable cement for pipe joints and connections which are sub 5ected 10 heat and compression. The two ingredients should be mixed to a paste and smeared over the joint need : ing treatment.
 Cleaning Seat Covers. Seat covers may usually be cleaned very satisfactorily with a non- alkaline soap and warm water. The best way to carry out the job is to take the covers off and give them good scrubbing on the board.
 vaseline for Terminals.
 The car owner should not forget that ordinary vaseline is perhaps the best medium available for coating battery terminals and connections. The vas cline has the grea.. advantage of pr,.- venting corrosion from acid or water that may have been spilled.
 Hinge Lubricant.
 Linseed oil mixed with a small amount of ghaphite is recommended as lubricant fo- door hinges and latches which seldom receive attention in this way. Ordinary cylinder oil has a ten deRcy to run. which is not desirable at this location because the clothes of passengers are likely to come 1T contact with it.
 Short Circuits.
 There is frequently danger of shori circuits in the battery because of the fact that one Of the terminals is lo- cated near the metal handle used fol lifting the battery To obviate this | danger it is only necessary to slip short length of rubber tubing over tht wire at the point where the contac might be made. To do this the tubing should be slit lengthwise, slipped owe the wire and taped firmly in place. is a good plan to follow this practic' wherever there is danger of the wire rubbing off their insulation and so es tablishing a short circuit.
 Spark Advance.
 The car owner should keep in mint that one of the most prolific cause of engine overheating is driving on retarded spark. The cause is obvious the explosion taking place when maximum of the cylinder wall is un covered instead of the minimum, as II the case when the ignition takes plac at upper dead center, the piston bein; at the top of the stroke.
 Piston Ring Losses. Losses through leaking piston ring commence with the suction strok when there IS vacuum of as mucl as ten pounds per square inch. slight. decreasing and debasing the incomin, charge. On the compression stroke tn leakage increases, under a pressure o ] as much as sixty or seventy pounds On the power stroke the pressure i quadrupled and here occur the greates losses through leakage. The moral o ! all this is to keep the piston ring in condition to perform efficient ser vice.
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