South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-28

has "a grinding sound iu motor when
engine is running slow. that 7 can't
locale. The grinding stops when en-
sine Is aDeeded up or when IL isn't
pulling. 4 mechanic said IL was the
timing gear. I had him put in new
timing gears and starter chain and
tighten up bearings but 70 helped
very little. The clutch seems 10 be
au right ] viii appreciate your
good advice. r. A
Are you sure that the grinding
noise takes place while clutch isl
discugagcd2 This will determine
whether the trouble lies in the en-
zine or not a worn clutch shaft
gear viii cause grinding noise
such as you mention. Also be sure
that all clutch bearings are properly
fabricated. Worn timing gears will
grind, but you have replaced these
and adjusted the bearings. so the
trouble may be in The clutch and
transmission Sound over the power
plant with a piece OF steel rod held
between the teeth and keep both
cars closed. BY doing this you
should locate the source OF the
noise
Motor Department. News-Times:
] have 1917 Chevrolet car, model
40 About four months ago the
motor began heating badly In rum
ring four or i've miles It boils the
water out. so 7 have TO put in more
water. I have cleaned the crank
case and put ia fresh oil, cleaned
the cooling system and had the
does not remedy the heating. When
the motor is cool and start it. it
sputters and pops and will stop un-
less J keep pulling on the choker.
u runs very well. except the heating.
Any information you may give will
be appreciated. T.. II
The chOker should be used only
for starting and released as soon as
engine becomes warm. This affords
rich mixture for starting If YOU
have to use this device 10 keep your
engine running then the carburetOr
must be out of adjustment. An
over-rich mixture will cause the en-
CINE 90 overhead. Would suggest
that you clean the strainer OF the
fuel system 20 insure proper flow of
see that carburetor is free from any
foreign material Then when en-
CINE is hot adjust the carburetOr
10 meet your requirements BE sure
that choker Is neutral when adjust
ing carburetor. If your cooling sys-
tenn is efficient and you run with |
spark sufficiently advanced you |
should have no further trouble.
Motor Department. News-Times -
Please give me your advice as to
what equipment is best for a new
Ford car. Would you advise the
following equipment: Shock alb
sorbers. electric tail lamp. cut-out. (
oil dash gauge, gasoline gauge and
transmission oil gauge? Thanking
sou in advance for the above in
formation. 1 am, Fl. L.
a great many Ford users install
shock absorbers. Undoubtedly you
viii find that they improve the rid
ing qualities providing you install
set OF standard make and known
efficiency. An electric rear light is
good; the others are more or less
uncertain. a cut-out is not neces-
sary. Many districts prohibit its
use. The oil dash gauge and gaso-
line gauge are good instruments.
They may save you a lot of trou-
bic, but the transmission oil gauge
should not be necessary.
Motor Department, News Times
i have much trouble from the
r--oogo 4, dfeeoroptsol r,yo-t-;-c. 80.
through the hubs in both rear
wheels OF my Ford car. Have put
in new felt washers also a patent
arrangement suggested at the gar
age. Had several different mechan-
les work on IL. Still leaks ali over
my tires. Lots OF other owners as
well as myself will be grateful il
you can give US remedy. J. l.
L appears that you are using too
light a grade OF lubricant Drain
out the old oil and replace with a
high Erade light grease. Be sure
20 obtain the better quality. which
is less affected by heat Heavy felt
washers. properly fitted and install
ed, should stop the leak. II the
axle shafts are bent or badly worn
Guilty IN correcting the trouble un-
less proper replaccmeuts are made.
Motor Department, News-Times-
What can be done TO get more light
on a 1918 Cole &c" that carries the
Delco 24-volt battery? Am using 8
10 s volt. Sc G p. lamps, we'll 70
cussed. and generator works o. X
Have had lamp brackets bent down
which helps some, but lights arc
weak What makes lights brighten
up when using starter with lights
on. on this system? P c.
Your problem seems 70 involve
design. Would suggest that YOU take
this matter up with the service de-
psrtnent at the Cole factory or
better still. with the service depart
ment az the Delco factory.
Motor Department. Nevs-Times-
have "A 1918 model 400 Chevrolet