Evening star., 1937-08-15
up to a higher standard of efficiency
in order to meet the local situation,

up to higher standard of efficiency
in order to meet the local situation,
A FTER car has gone thousand
miles over ali kinds Of country,
with many sudden stops from high
speed and considerable doWnhin
braking, it is very likely that the
brakes will not be as efficient as they
were at the start. Many an accident
occurs as the car is on the homeWard
stretch. There also is a tendency 10
neglect tire pressure on the home
ward run. form of reCkleSSness that
may result in a shimmy, since most
people are in hurry to get back.
If the brakes are adjusted en- route,
be sure to seek the makers authorized
service station or at least a brake
specialist. 1t may make matters worse
to take shot at any roadside shop.
Some very dangerous apportIoning Of
front and rear wheel braking forces
have been made by uninformed me-
chanics.
Hurry is a common failing. In
variably this is due to failure to plan
the tour carefully and to consider the
schedule for each day. Most tourists
do the bulk of their mileage toward the
end of the day and find themselves
running into the heaviest traffic of the
"a hours They are tired and have
only tired, hurrying drivers 10 team
with. Too frequently teamwork is
impossible and the trip comes to an
untlmely end.
The evening has certain advan-
tages for touring purposes, but more
disadvantages Many local drivers
are then on the road for the purpose
Of getting little air. ard they drive
slowly. 1t is difficult TO make good
time under such circumstances. Later
at night there is less traffic and
more uniformly moving type. but the
matter Of headlights become factor.
The early morning still is the out
standing touring period of the day in
point of enjoyment, efficiency and
safety.
If the tour involves camping there
are special points to watch. Fre-
quently the car will be left parked
on an incline. Be sure to block the
wheels with large stones and 10 set
the car in such a way that YOU can
crank the engine by coastIng IN gear
should you have battery trouble in
the morning IN using radios and
the lights for camping II Is possible
to run down the pattery. especially #
the weather turns off cool as il Is likely
TO in the mountains.
HAND cranking is always dangerous,
but if you are obliged to do il.
be sure that the hand brake Is set and
that the spark is retarded. Crank
few turns with the choke out and the
ignition off before giving the engine
the final spin. Never push down an
the crank; always pull up.
Unfamiliar hills are always a source
Of danger. Shift to lower gear. close
the throttle. but DO not switch of
the ignition Dead ignition on the
down grade allows the muftler TO fl
with gas. A bad muffler explosion
Will follow
Backflrlng on the upgrades is aWavS
dangerous. With modern engines this
is usually due to the plugs being Of
too cool type. Try closing the points
a little before going to the expense of
getting a set more suitable to high en-
CINE temperatures. Keep the engine
clean around the carburetor to pre-
vent fire
Many accidents are caused by fuss
ing with the car on the road. Never
change tires without getting well off
to the side of the road. Don't work
around the engine with the fan runn-
ing Don't unscrew the radiator cap
when the radiator bolls.
Concentrated touring needs your
careful consideration. Aim for more
thoughts 70 the mile.