The Washington herald., 1922-07-09
TIMELY HINTS FOR
STARTING ON TOUR
Car Should Have Thorough
Examination Prior to
Extensive Trip.

Knowing that the joys Of automo
bile touring depends largely upon tn
service his car gives him. the tours
should give It thorough examination
before starting on an extensive tour
As an aid to owners who desire I.
condition their cars for summer tour
ing the Chandler Motor Car Compan,
has issued list of hints and sug-
gestions that should be of value not
only to Chandler owners, but to
those who drive cars Of other
makes.
Among the more important points to
be checked up are given the following
Examine the electrical equipment
to make sure that the generator and
ammeter are functioning properly and
that lighting circuit, starter and horn
connections are secure.
lamps should have bulbs Of equal
candle power. have clean reflectors
and be properly focused.
Test the steering gear 10 see that
1t does not bind at any point and Is
thoroughly fabricated.
Examine the brakes. Determine
that they are free and do not drag
with lever and pedal released and that
they hold with pressure, even when
pedal is depressed or lever drawn
back. Brakes should be so adjusted
without grabbing.
Keep the radiator clean. Flush the
water circulating system to remove
any rust or sediment deposits, as
these tend to heat the motor.
BE sure that all hose connections
are changed once a year. Hot water
rots the rubber. loosens up the fabric
which gets in the way Of the water,
cutting down the efficiency Of the
cooling system.
Inspect wheels carefully and note
any damage Do they run true? Are
the flange bolts tight?
Inspect alignment Of front wheels.
With the wheel chamber approx
mately correct. the wheels point
straight ahead. The distance be-
tween the felloe bands Of the front
wheels in front of the axle should
be one-half to one-quarter of an
iHCf1 less issuance imam DctWccH the
wheels back of the front axle.
Correct wheel alignment saves tire
wear and should not be neglected.
Proper imitation is as important as
proper loads. UNDERWRITING results
in fiexing Of the layers of fabric which
cause early deterioration of the tire.
do not change imitation pressure
with change in atmosphere tempera-
tnra More q n Or tastrIfa from fry
ing to compensate for an increase in
the tire temperature than is caused
by the increase In temperature itself.
Change your tires from time to
time. One side of tire may show
more wear than the other. Turn 1t
around.
THE electrolite of the battery
should cover the plates by half inch.
Never use anything but distilled wa
ter in the battery.
Drain out all oil In motor and re-
place with clean oil every 500 miles
Always make sure gauge registers
proper level and that pressure gauge
indicates properly.
Examine all spark plugs. Clean
and set all points about one-fiftieth
Of an inch, or the thickness Of a 10
cent piece. and In replacing be sure
they set tight In cylinders.
Look over water cooling system
and determine that there are no leaks.
Check timing Of motor.
Note operation OF clutch and
whether there Is EXCESSIVE play in
clutch pedal.
Careful inspection Of the car,
checking the points outlined here. wfll
minimize the attention the car might
otherwise require en- route and in
crease the pleasure Of touring.