South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-15
Motor Cars
MOTORISTS PROBLEMS
Solved for Readers of
The NewS-Time
By William H. Ste1Cart, Jr.

By William 1
Motor Department. The News
rimes--The compression OF my
ngine has fallen OF since I had
he valves ground. How can I get
ne car 10 develop its full power
gain. and what Is the cause Of my
resent trouble2 3. *.
When the valves are ground TO
heir seats they naturally set lower.
In possible that there Is not suffi-
tent clearance at the end OF the
alive stems or that the upper end
4 the valve lifters-the push rod
.djusting nuts-are worn irregu-
arly. II the adjustment is close at
his point a slight irregularity at
hese points is sufficient TO partially
Inseat the valves. IL the valves
ire ground and adjusted there
lhould be no leaks at these points.
A slight piece OF dislodged carbon
will unseat valve. This may hap
pen after a motor has been thor
oughly overhauled. This Is espe-
tally applicable 20 the exhaust
yalves. since all the combustion
residue must pass over them.
Motor Department The News
Times-In starting my engine the
starter does not turn the motor
over as rapidly as Il used 20 when
first got the car I thought pos
IDLY that the battery was not fully
charged, but upon testing same
'oUnd Il 20 be IN excellent shape, as
he electroiyte showed 1900 specific
;ravity. What do you suggest2
@. w.
Il Is well 70 remember that there
s a considerable current required 70
rank an engine. A loose connec-
ion between the battery and start
ng motor will materially affect the
mount OF current which flows. thus
-educing the pulling power OF the
starter. Would sugges' a careful
examination Of the wiring 20 make
sure that there are no loose con-
lections, or corroded terminals.
Motor Department, The News
Times.-I have a 1919 car which
has given me good service In every
aspect except the frame. This does
not seem to be strong enough for
he rest OF the car. 1t has broken
three times and has a tendency TO
sag a friend OF mine has a new
frame, which he says will 1T my
EAR. with the one exception that It
IS a little long My friends frame
much heavier and more substan-
fial and 1 would like TO know
whether II would be a very difficult
.ob 20 make the change. Can you
give me some information regarding
ibis? A ~.
Il would be rather an expensive
operation 20 install g new frame. In
he first place you state that this
rrame is longer than the old one,
which will necessitate the lengthen-
ing OF the wheel base OF your car.
This will entail considerable work
and probably require a number of
new parts 1t Is also a question
whether the motor. transmission
and other parts could be changed
over without making a number OF
more advisable TO reinforce your
present frame. Before attempting
this work you should make very
careful measurements; otherwise
you may encounter problems In the
midst OF the work which will prove
very expensive to overcome.
Motor Department, The News
Times-Last month purchased a
new car. and at that time II steered
very easily. Lately the car seems
20 be very hard TO handle If I drive
FOR any length or time my arms get
very tired. because II IS hard work
20 pull the wheels around. Do you
suppose there are worn parts al
ready which need replacing? ANY
information you may offer will be
appreciated. z. /.
T. IS possible that you have not
fabricated the gears OF the steering
head and as a result the bushings
and bearings are worn. The worm
and the sector IN the steering gear
must be kept in perfect alignment
IN order to obtain proper steering
HlallUeA " nen the supporting
bushings OF bearings become worn.
either on account OF continuous use
or on account OF no fabrication. the
worm and sector gears will bind one
on the other. The various points
% the steering mechanism SHOULD
All be fabricated. especially the
snuokle pins in the axle. II these
become rusted from lack OF lubrica-
lion Il VIII De difficult 20 steer the
car easily.
Motor Department. The News
Tlmes.-I have a 1919 Ford car.
driven about HOO miles when
brewing On reverse pedal easy. car
backs ala right bur when after
ta-ting I push pedal down harder.
car IS in snow. there is q bad
"Ise IS though gears are stripped
This noise is like gears breaking
apart In going slow there is no
trouble IN forward low there is no
-rouble. II rinCs are loose and one
.ylinder loses compression VIII the
ar use much more rasolino2 Would
ION advise using ncverlcak rims
thanking YOU for this information.