Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-20
The Auto Quiz.
swers to Last weeks Questions

Answers to Last Weeks Questions.
| 1. A standard size inner tube should
be used in a cord tire. Use the size
of the inner tube prescribed for the
size of the tire. Oversize tubes are
! not recommended.
| 2. The usual electric wire insula-
/ ton of rubber or cloth is not a suf-
ficient protection where the wire is
exposed to dampness or oil. Because
the wire should be. protected by
metal or fiber tubing.
| 3. The proper way to apply tire
tread filler or tire dough is to. clean
the cut or hole with gasoline. Allow
| it to dry and then apply good air
| ment has dried roll a piece of the
tfller between the fingers and then
force 1t into the cut. Allow it to
stand for some time. over night If
possible. before using the tire.
4. The average motorist can attend
to the following parts of the electric
| system in his Spring cleaning" to
insure good starting and lighting for
| the summer season: /. Examine the
generator and starting motor castings
for car dust deposited from brushes
| an accumulation of which would
cause a short circuit g Look for
sticking or worn brushes, oily or
dusty commutator, faulty wiring.
such as loose connections. starter,
generator or battery terminals, lamps
and ammeter. 3. Inspect the wiring
for breaks or worn or porous insula-
! ton.
S. Some of the common sources of
! squeakS and rattles in an automobile
| may be .classed as follows: (a)
| Squeaks-A body and dash rub, which
can be remedied by tightening the
dash bolts; rub between body and
| frame. which can be eliminated by
| Tightening the body bolts; loose
| speedometer shaft, to remove which
screw up the Tightening nut and oil;
| a rub between top and windshield
| the connections. OBJ Rattles-Loose
! door hinge or catch, for which apply
| drop or two Of oil; at the tenders,
| where the fender irons or braces may
be loose, tighten them up; brake link
age rattles. for which adjust and
ton, for which tighten or put in new
pin and nuts and bolts to take up
the play; spring shackle bolts, if
they should be replaced with new
ones, and tie-rod bolts and worn
steering knuckle pins should either
(c) Knocks-Wear in torque rod con-
nections can be taken up by putting
in new bushings or new connect
ing pin at the front end; knock in
rear axle means play in the gears.
either worn gears or gears out of
alignment; if badly worn they should
| be replaced. if not, they can be adj
justed: click in the universal means
wear or lack of fabrication.
6. In buying a new car consider
| rugged construction and good work.
manship which will keep repairs at
a minimum. Look for as easily ad-
justed and as simple a mechanism
as possible; this will mean less time
and work devoted to upkeep. Look
for fexibility of the motor and easy
starting as a means of saving fuel
and the battery. Also good distribu-
ton of weight. which will save both
fuel and tires.
Z, To discourage car theft and to aid
| in quick identification in case it is
stolen. observe the following:
(a) Always have the license number
| in plain view and clean.
(b) Lock the car when you leave it.
(c) Put private marks with indelible
pencil on all tubes and the interior
| of the castings.
(d) If car is left unguarded leave it