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Show , ' FORI THE L l" lk ALBERT I. CLOUGH Editor Motor Service Bureau f2ovieu of Qevieufa Copyright, 1917, 6y Tic International Syndicate. Unloading The New Oar. . CHE purchaaor of a oar, -??ho Uvos In or near a community wher the particular make Is represented, relleB upon the agent to take the machlno out of the freight car and deliver it to him in running run-ning condition, but the purchaser living in a small and remote town may have to do this himself. If the purchaser is not familiar -with w. motor cars, ho should, if possible, obtain the assistance of someone who 1b. After the freight car 1b opened, the machine Bhould bo carefully examined to see that It has not been scratched nor any of the parta dented or broken in shipment, ir anything Is found injured a claim for damages should at once bo entered with the freight agent. After removing the blocking that holds the machine from shifting' on the car floor, and roleasing the brake, the machine should be carefully pushed out of the car and onto the platform by hand. Be sure that the sCeerlng and braking are understood before starting down the Incline from the platform to the street. Cars are not as a rule shipped in complete running condition. There is likoly to be no water in the radiator and if not this should bo fully supplied. There will probably bo no gasoline in the tank and a few gallons should be put in and the gasoline shut-off opened, if found closed. If gasollno is not present in the carburetor, read the instruction book as to what to do, as this depends upon the particular fuel-feed system employed. MoBt likely the starter-battery has been disconnected and, if so, the instruction book or a tag on the battery will suggest tho proper procedure. The englno oil-reservoir should be found properly filled, but a look at tho oil-level , indicator will not be amiss. Doubtless the tires were properly inflated at shipment, but the car may have been weeks on tho road, and their Inflation should be observed and Increased if necessary. If there are any tags attached to any parts of tho car, read them and follow their Instructions carefully, also read thoroughly everything in the instruction book as to starting the engine and the car. before attempting either PUSH-ROD TROUBLE. Jr. P. D. writes: On tho fourth mk cyllndor of my six. one of tho push- f rods (tho rods that open and closo i ' the valves) docs not turn as It works J up and down, whllo all tho others do and there is a 'nocl. there. Could i this cause a knock and, if so, what is tho remedy? Answer: Without knowing tho. construction of tho valvo-gear of this engine, we cannot give you a , satisfactory answer. In a general way, when one of these rods does not turn freely, it Is a sign that It Is adjusted so tightly in relation to tho cam which oporates It, that pressure pres-sure Is never removed from tho valve stem and tho valve may not fully close. There Is usually an adjustment ad-justment upon tho rod-end and this should be made use of slightly to shorten the rod, so that It may be free to turn when tho valve Is supposed sup-posed to bo closed. If It Is a fact that one valve of this cyllndor falls to close completely, this might in terfere with the even running of the engine and cause some noise, but we cannot see why the moro failure of tho push-rod to turn could directly cause a knock. POLISH FOR BODIES. S. E. S. asks: Should polish be used upon the finish of a car, and If so, what kind should bo used? Answer: After a car has been in service for a time, tho varnish tends to lose Its qualitloo to some extent and it Is considered advisable to apply ap-ply to it a Uciuid containing Ingredients Ingredi-ents designed to rostoro these qualities. quali-ties. A suitable quality of furniture polish, such as Is used on pianos and other finely varnished surfaces, Is considered good for automobile bodies, once In a while. Before applying ap-plying it, the varnish should bo absolutely ab-solutely free from grit, or scratching will result The polish should be put on In a very light coat, wltn a ploco of cheesecloth and wiped off and gently polished with another piece of dry cheesecloth. This column is devoted to the interests of the automobile owner ana operator. Both pleasure and commercial cars toill be considered from every aspect. The main articles will cover all phases of the running and care of motor vehicles, what to do and what not to do. Questions of general , interost to motorists will bo answered, space permitting. Address Albert L. SSW Olough, care thi3 office. |