In the Automobile World . {TIMELY TIPS : TO AMATEURS : A An Efficiency Tip. .. When working about the engine, place small parts on a mirror, so they can be easily found when wanted. Heat Causes Piston to Seize. Excessive heat will cause a piston to seize or expand to such an extent as to become wedged in the-cylinders, To Clean Commutator of Horn, Clean the commutator of the horn motor once a month. Hold a piece of clean cloth, moistened with a little machine oil, against the com- . mutator while the horn is being op- erated. Value of Visibility. . Clean windshields give the driver & clear view ahead. Every ear should have a secondary windshield (rain visor) or windshield wiper which will prevent snow or rain trom ob- structing the driver's view. Correct Hydrometer Readings, A correct hydrometer reading of the battery cannot be fhken just af- ter water has been added. If it is ELLIOTT & 210 Division Street An 18017e]0} about Phone 1089, desired to test the battery after put- ting "water into it, run the engine for a few minutes with the am- meter showing "charge." This allows the sulphuric acid to mix with the water, giving a correct reading. Ethics of the Road. When attempting to pass another vehicle in the same direction sta turning out (to the left) at least 75 feet to the rear. When getting up too close the view of the road ahead is obstructed and there is danger of turning directly in front of another car coming in the opposite direction. When passing a car, do not cut back into the road nor slow down too soon. Defective Wiring. Becondary or spark plug wires insulation that is of poor quality or that is cracked are a frequent cause of missing when the engine is pull- ing. They can often be found by run- ning the handover the wire while the engine is running. If the insulation i8 not perfect, a slight shock will ba felt. Do not touch the spark plug. | Frequently a spark leak can be found easier at night, when it can be seen. ° Prefer Autos'to Drink. "Voluntary prohibition is coming to pass in England as a result of the " | automobite," says Sir Henry May- bury, director general of roads of Great Britain. "The motor industry | is developing at the expemse of { liquor." Plan Big Convention, More than 8,000 square feet of floor space will be used for show { purposes at the convention and ex. | hibition to be conducted by the Na- | tional Standard Parts Association at ithe Hotel Bherman in Chicago in { November. a Dobbin Loses Place. Ancient relics in Plymouth, Mass., are passing with the advent of a busy civilization. The last of the oll hitching posts are being rooted out to make more parking space for au- tomobiles. Balloon Tire Pressures. To keep balloon tires up to a cer- tain pressure, rather than to'vary them according to road and load con- ditions is analogous to trying to run through the winter or a summer car- \ buretor adjustment. Owing to the tendency to jiggle, a balloon tire should be inflated to its maximum Hmit when driving over smooth pave- ments, as in the city. When travels ing over rough roads, the minimum | mit of pressure should be adopted. Front End Support. It is often important to know | what type of front end support is in | one's car. The popular arrangement il} is known as a trunnion support. A WILLIAMSON Night 'Phone 1218.7. tant fact | /CHEVROIFT 7 = J Completely Enclosed Flywheel and Disc Clutch showing internal construction : THERE is a new type of clutch in the New Chevrolet. It makes gear shifting easy--it starts the car smoothly; a light pedal pressure operates it--it has more than a thousand pounds pressure action, de- livering all the power to the rear le without enclosed --it slippage--it is fully is 'simple --it has no internal adjustments--it requires no lubrication--what 'more can be wished for in any clutch? Distributors: + CENTRAL GARAGE LTD, 3 Corner Brock and Montreal Streets. 'Phone 600, Phone 9 THE TRUTH ABOUT THE 5a T. J. ALEXANDER, bearing holds the front end of the motor and allows it to adjust itself to torque, twisting and other condi- | tions. There is provision for lubri- | cating this point with grease and it | should not-be overlooked. Cause of Vibration. Engine vibration in an automobile is the result of numerous causes. It is caused by lack of engine balance, flat bearings, distorted crankshafts, irregular firing, bad valves and ig- nition too early; short, rigid, high camber springs, improperly lubri- cated; universal joints badly worn and out of balance; bent and distort- ed driving and axle shafts; tires out of balance either from faulty con- struction or from boots and patches. Time To Pass. Comfort in driving is largely a matter of knowing" where to ex- pend energy, Some drivers take pre- cautions which are quite unneces- sary, while others get into trouble by not taking the right precawtions at the right time. When about to overtake another car it is import- ant to glance into the rear-view mir- | rior to see whether anyone behind Is trying to pass. If several cars have passed from the opposite direc- tion, however, you do not need to glance behind. It is obvious under these conditions no. one could be swinging over tg the opposite side of the road in an effort to overtake you. [oe i | GOOD LUBRICATION | ALWAYS ESSENTIAL. i -------- The Radiator Indicator Now Warns Motorist When Motor Overheats. The action of the oil pump is one , of the most important functions in the engine cooling cycle and must be carefully watched or trouble is very liable to ensue. When the ofl pump breaks or be- comes Inoperative for any reason, oil cannot be circulated throughout the parts that need lubrication. The rub- bing steel surfaces then become dry and friction sets in. During each second in a six-cylin- der engine of 3 1-4-inch stroke and 4 1-2-inch bore, the six pistons tra- vel a combined lineal distance of 195 feet, rubbing over a total surface area of 165 3-4 sguare féet per sec- cnd--or 9,945 square feet per min- ute! f The important function of the oil pump is apparent then as this large USED CAR BUSINESS Not 30 very long ago nearly every used car deal was a sell the owner a new the dealer often paid too much for the car. grades, building, FIRESTONE a Slippery pavements --the. sudden warning to stop--brakes instant, unfaili response because the Full-Size Gum- Think what this traction mean in fall and winter wet roads, muddy snowy stretches or detours. In developing the balloon, Firestone went to the very foundation of tire changing all vital elements-- size design, cross section, sidewall, tread and air pres- sure. Real balloon tires must have light, strong, flexible Dipped Balloons. BUILDS When Safety " depends on_Tires as well as Brakes walls. Gum-Dipping, the Firestone extra process, gives this extra strength to en- dure this extra flexing strain. Over two years of real service by thous' sands of motorists have proved the sound- ness of Firestone engineering. The principles : which underlie this development have never been altered from original plan, Be ready for driving anywhere this fall and winter. Have the Firestone dealer equip your car with Full-Size Gum- Dipped Balloons, andenjoy the safety, comfort and economy of these wonderful tires. car is shod with and : . General Offices and Factory: Hamiltoa, Ontario MOST MILES PER DOLLAR restone FULL-SIZE BALLOON GUM-DIPPED CORDS CORD RE ONLY GUM-DIPPED FHI THE ¥ % WEE Ni BAS Xt only area must be adequately lubricated. -Before the invention of the heat indicating device placed on the radiator cap, the motorist, of course, was not to blame if his engine burn- ed out or the cylinders became scor- ed. But since this instrument, which signals the driver when his motor .is overheating, has beer placed on most automobiles, such a: accident from this source is almo inexcusable. ------------ VAGARIES OF GASOLINE. Almost every motorist has noticeu that for no apparent reason at all an engine will run from one extreme of performance to another, although everything will seem to be in proper running order. Many owners lately have tried making different adjust- ments of the carburetor when not- ing engine peculiarities, but without success, The answer to this perplexing problem lies in the fact that the en- gine is subject to the vagaries of the fuel used in automobiles, It doesn't take any particular experience in driving to know when there is wa- ter in the gas, but the newer and more complicated peculiarities of gasoline can cause no end of per- plexity. One of these is the too well rounded intake manifold which en- courages condensation of the Bas at certain speeds, thus reducing © the mixture to nearly straight air mo- mentarily. The engine gives a lit- tle buck, or skip, for no apparent ----al "AUTO AND RAIL HAZARDS. - The raliway hazard on a mileage basis ia nine times greater than the ol Mznrd. aceon din 10 ats ! public the American |. The statistics are bised on 1923 figures, the last for which complete d for 6,92 aca: T 6,922 deaths and 4 injuries, a total of 63,386 BOY DISTRIBUTOR FOR FIRESTONE TIRES D'S GARAGE | % 129 BROCK STREET ady Chosen by Tens of Thousands!