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AUTQMOBI LE NOTES
. " Motoring Department The Sentinel ‘ l
x: 1.1 . ' ‘ -l have a valve in ‘
> ap—Please give me a little advice about : motor that I Wish whiz: Extremal
, . ‘ . ‘ ‘ . ques-
nglvaengiiéeltroulé‘le. l have at Blind car, lions about, and will appreciate it very
3 '0“ 21:111. 1mg: {53 Under his {badly much it you will kindly furnish the in:
~ '- b ”e 011 l ‘3 0“"11,formatiou dashed in your next issue: i
lfllinder. Would it. do to put in over-l (a) Wh
. , . . it is the proper adjustment ofl
that motor: ho. 03125, without rebor- push r0ds~that is. how much play. if
in: the cylinder block? How manY.
years will a Ford Magneto run before :Esessltztida she"; be left between
zemagnetizlns the magnets? ls thel- 11 too er arm when there
an” carburetor 19 is no compression on cylinder, and
. 1: model. an» bet-'does this adjustment if on ad” d
ier than 1061911 model. OIE- 3- that rocker arm does not 0 :1“:
As the, cylinders are badly “'OTPEhaust valve fully open have arfytl “x-
3:1 age 1:: 10118:; {1:16 “”193 and so to do with carbon forming in engine:
‘0“ fit: Ti?“ maénegdeghttlflltl’eIJl: (it) My motor is equipped with Mar-
.sewml years but it is im . 5 yet carburetor. and when motor is
, . . . . . . DOSSlble 10‘ running at a slow speed the carb re
«give all exact figure. The Holly can: for makes .1 noise like it is suckinguair
“New! 1914 15 much better as the through the choker valve \‘l‘llv eilould
L$311103“? 033 513.91“ thousands 0‘ 001' it do this when the air .vulve etunds
f rs\'ee:l‘[l):il‘rl!:l::;;lllsg 1“ order ‘0 ‘m' wide open? Thanking you in advance
. gyro . for Idle above information lamuR. ll.T.
There should be about one-sixty-
fourth lnch space—the thickness of a
thin visiting card. if exhaust valve.
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Motoring Department, The Sentinel.
b—We have a late 1916 model Dodge
,.
tyros car which has been run less
_ . . ' doesnoo . ' '
#2 'than 1.900 mlles. At times the car come “It“??? hf“). 1: may “5th m
frons fine for a while, then a knock "-i utmng carbon. but
only when action is so bad that 9n-
icnnles in the motor and car will not
exceed ten miles per hour on high,
when an level ground. IBut when
lapnrk is completely retarded for a few
minutes the knock disappears and the
speed increases to normal, alld car
mans good for ten or fifteen minutes.
Then it slows down again and when it
does this the more gas you give it the
louder the knock in the motor, but
{the speed 0093 not increase until
tpark is retarded. It appears to me
flint the oil pump is not working pro~
merly or that the strainer in oil pan is
a'cloggcd, for the noise. that develops
when car slows down sounds exactly
like it does when there is no oil in
crankcase and the oil gauge registers
.pnly 3 1‘2 when past four, which
jhows that somethingds wrong with
the feeding of the oil or gauge, for it
should not register more than 2 1-2 or
13 unions car is running past 25 miles
gel- hour. There is 11 loss of newer.
[ad a lower gas mileage than should
be on a new year, Carburetor has been
adjusted. valves ground. carbon re-
, fioved and timer cleaned and adjust—
ad, but does not seem to remedy this
.1137. Any information you can dive. on
this subject through your columns
will be greatly appreciated.
gine inscs'llearly all of its power be-
cause of it. The noise at the colltulu
etor seems to be unavoidable.
Wing Department, The Sentinel.
—«liave decided to purchase 3 Many
well :llliolllobiie. HRVe two brand new
Mtlxswclls to choose from. identical in
every respect. except that .r 3 is equip-
ped with magneto ignition system
while the other has the Alwater-Kent
ignition system. Have asked differ
ent motorists for advice in the mat-
ter as to which is best, and find that
the opinion is about divided. but no
one seems to have a really good rea-
ron for his preference. Am told that
the reason care have ceased to be
equipped with lnagnetoes is that the
latter are not lacing manufactured
any more because. of iuablllty to get
materials owing to the war.
There are many seaming good rea-
sons why a magneto is preferable. but
1 :lm trunk to confess that I do not
know anything abdut either; but i
would appreciate your opinion and ad-
vice in helping me. to decide the quea-
tion and the reasons for your (li’t'litltlll.
The dealer does ,not, seem to have
much preference ill the nlattor._ and
i cannot net 0 dt‘llllite rocouuuendll-
lion from him as to which is nest. and
it has me puttzled as to which to sc-
lcct in anticipation of a reply. 1 on).
J. P. E.
Undoubtedly magnetoes are hard to
not just at present, but some magne-
toes are. now made in this country.
(‘ertainly the magnetism ill a magnet
lasts longer than the charge in 11 but-
tery. The battery depends on the
generator to keep it full. If that fails
or the buttery is used up by the'lnmps
or starter there is no current of igni-
tion. If a magneto is provided the
ignition is not affected by this. With
the. above facts in mind you should
, G. E. H.
I The trouble would seem to .be be-
tween 21 lnow hearing. carbon. or a
zed hot snag: of metal in head of cylg
finder. one wlljch had not been scraped
down while the casting was being ma-
.Shined, As you have remnVod carbon-
and tile knock comes and goes this
liaposes of the loose hearing. “lit a
'erridge of metal may overheat and
0001 doWh again causing: the, knock to
‘ cone and go. A thorough inspection
" “it! inside (ff cylinder head seems to
‘h the only way to find the trouble.
lbobably the low oil level contribute:
db share in helping the overheating of ,
cthe motor.
- .....» ~- ‘ ~ .......- .. be able to make a decision betwenn
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Motoring Department, The Sentinel. them.
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Motoring Department. The Sentinel._
uplense‘ let me know whatrhas hap-1
pened to nly engine. it does not pull
on hills. as well as it used to. There is‘
a whistling noise which seems to come
from the tan, but keeps 011 even if i
‘stop the fan by removing the belt.
Sometimes I get. a popping sound at
the carburetor. Please give me what
suggestions you can to help me.
A. L'. C.
The popping at the carburetor
'DI-thll you please advise me through; -
«file medium of your columns whether
gum camphor placed in the gasoline
lurk will prevent formation of carbon
in gasoline automobile engine. and if
to, what. quantity of gum should be
‘ fined to each ten gallons? W. 'J, R.
. .Using campllor simply adds another
murce of carbon to the gasoline, and
' one which is more readily broken up _
‘It has a tendency to add more carbon
7 ”Head of removing it.
' l Ilotoring Department. The Sentinel.
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while the engine in running.
cooked in or the whistling noise
changes or stops, that. is where
leak occurs. Tighten the bolts and.1
the trouble should be ended.
replace the gasket around the leakyl
Joint.
~Please tell me the special advantage
different carburetor adjustment. also.
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shows a lean mixture and the whisti
ling noise indicates a leak in the inlet
manifold. Squirt all around the joints
1! it is
the ‘
If not.
chlotoring Dapartment, The Sentinel.
‘ . Dainty Table Furnishings "
..ln crystal, with and without
Silver Holders and, Mountings
of an aincooled engine. What care.
is necessary to run such an engine:
successfully? R. V. T.l
Tho special advantage of an air-i wig. 2 Eat" 00m SPOON, 506
cooled engine us that it does awavl 00m 8608 $1 50
with all the disadvantages of Water‘ 5 ’ ‘
cooling, such as leaking, (reeling, etcl mm Shanda T08 Balls; 65°
But it has disadvantages of its own“ 811'“ FILM TM“, 350 ,
one'of them being a tendency to seize; Bhofleld Iced Tea, Holders, $1.”
the piston when overheated. The spa-1
t
cial care required is to use iubricnt-l
ing oil of :1 high fire test. Use lean
mixture and do not run too long on
low gear. By attention to these do?
tails an aircooled engine will give
very good satisfaction. 0
coma: for glasses, with Sheffield rims and mahog-
any centers.
Silver Plated Casseroles with Guernsey inserts and
imitation ebony handles, $2.00
Bock Crystal Marmalade Jun. Three designs with
silver plated tops and spoons, ‘ 650
Sardine Set with glass lining and silver plated fol-ks,
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Motoring Department. The Sentinel.
—I have :1 four-cylinder Regal cur. $1.75 .
equipped With model L. Svhebll‘r car Silver Plated Mayonatse Sets with silver plated
r1““:*'.:::..“““...::v:.“3:l W... - 25
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gine knocking on wide open throttle.) Vinegar and 011 Bottles Wlth Silly 01' 1110th h01d(g;é
it will 1111] line and carry the car at
a fiftvllve to sixty mile rate on level
Mi t 8311: and Pepper Shakers, sterling silver, $1.00
0; alight down tfit-odeh on 3003118211? at”. ‘ Silver Sardine Forks, ‘135
I "d ””9" '"f‘ 9' . u, n p g, Grape Shears with sterling handles $2.00 and”
he throttle older it will begin to, _ i
knock and slow down. 1 how tried a! 811W! DOW“ V8803,_ . $1.75 and $2.50
Sterling Silver colomal candlesticks. $4.00
Vudor Porch Shades
They keep out too strong sunshine, .nd ensure
privacy for the porch. With a Vudor Shade one may
convert the porch into an outdoor sleeping room, and
no every—one knows, you may “see out,” but. those
outside cannot: “see in.” In dark brown, dark green
and olive. harmonious colors for any house. In these
sizes and prices: ‘
adjusted the valves and tunnels uc-l
cording to factory instructions. Re...‘
tarding the spark all the way will,
make only a momentary difference. 1.
have had the hearings tightened up:
and new piston rings inserted. tilt"
pistons are slightly loose on the wrist
plus, but my repair man says it is'
not enough to amount to 'lluything, be‘
aided these things would not account ‘
for the. loan of power. if you cunt
solve this problem for me 1 would be;
extremely obliged. 1R. C, D. . . . '
As you have eliminated all other, . 4 ft, W108 m 5 ft. Wide saw
causes of knocking, it would seem that; “6 ft. Wide $3” 8ft. wide “75
your trouble is either piston slop or
carbon. Doubtleas you had the curl
hon cleaned out when overhauling the
engine. Worn pistons will give a;
knock at certain speeds on they pass
from compression to power strokes.
This can only be remedied by new
010 ft. wide 12 ft. wide
$6.25 l, - $8.00
Oriental Rugs
5' Q few Moosule in desirable colors and designs av-
llmoim. magi in size 3x5 ft. Such values at the present
4.0"“ an 33.8 1916 Overland car. Alli ‘/ th 0 the 1'“ market, partimflmqy the Oriental 6100
delllouutabie rims are readily removedl . tit, could 1101’. obtained for 1988 than $4000 a piece.
and replaced on each wheel. exceptl
the left from, tronl which the rim!
must be forced and the change model
made by forcing on the new one, ink-l
ing perhaps an hour in the operation]
and practically ruining a rim each:
time. Trying various rimll molten not
difference. Could you advise a , plan!
to straighten wheel if out of plumb. or?
would you suggest a new wheel'f.
Would forcing rim of! endanger life
of wheel? A rattling noise oil-hrs
when clutch is disengaged with car
in motion, which cases on viz-engage
ment. Mechanics claim the noise,
which can be eauily heard above thf.ll
motor is caused by clutch rollers; the
proper lubrication does not stop it.
They any the universal joint in ingoOd
shape. Could the noise be. elsewhere?
Or if you think them correct how
can name. be. remedied? '1‘. K1
It may be well to have the wheel
inspected by a wheelwrlxht. Possibly
the telly should be reduced and the
wheel rim .made smaller to fit the dc-
mountnble rim. Forcing the rim of!
and on would hardly loosen the‘sllokesl
any more-than driving over roughl
roads. Probably the clutch rollers
:are worn and so shake and become
"noisy. “ Replacing them with new roll-
ers that fit properly seems to be the
only way out o! the dimculty. ‘
\ These. in this collection are oilered at
$25.00 93"“
becnup to $35.00,
$27.50,
and have been up to $85.00,
half original price.
‘Were $20.00
‘ $30.00
M ,
Torpedoed British Transport
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$37.50
’43“ Tafleta. and Silk Poplin Suit! in tan and gray, at
0.
The Furniture Clearance ‘
Porch Furniture Less 20 Per Cent.
“Old Hickory"
onerthird‘iess
Bedroom and and Dining Room Sets
at Special Reductions.
Clearance of Parasols
‘ 'A late season orders these out. prices on the pro
tiest parasols that ever sun shone-0n.
styles and conser ultivc designs in dark colorings, ecl-
ceutric and novel parasols with unique sticks and ribd,
o- .I-“oo- .
Gay spo
Exclusive things:
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- "3 Were $15.00 for $10.60 l
‘ - $12.50 “: s 8.50 ' ;
$10.50 w s 7.50 zl .5
t 9.50 “It s 0.50 ’
a 6.50 “'5 04.75 i
5 5.50 “1‘ s 3.03 l
as 3.50 m l s 290 f
a 2.00 . J" c 1.50 l
Gamag' e and Motor Shades included.
The new Swaggcrsol for sun 01" rain.
$5.00 $3.65
Value
Tailored Suits
All of the high clans models in Serge, Tweed and
Homespun, in gray, ton, navy and black, which 1111
$15.00
All wool J any Suits in Sport Models, tan, mus-
tard, green and gray, which have been $20.00 and.
$15.00
All Suits in exclusive styles, the “one of a kind”
models, all of which are. copies ‘of’imported garments
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$15.00
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BOTH MEN MAY ascovsn tng a horse and that he led the animal
in front of Mr. Cassidy. who was rid-
ing- a motorcycle. without warning to
the latter.
Cnsidy and Miller being Lei! in the
Hospital
It was said at the Stamford Hospi-
tal. this afternoon, that Thomas F.
Cassidy of Clinton avenue, Stamford.
and Carl W. Miller of Norwalk. the
men who werr' injured in Noroton.
“were doing nicely.
.. Cossidy‘s 1105er broken in several
. places, and he suffers considerably
from shock. There were symptoms of
a fracture of the base of the skull,
but these have cleared up.
Mr. Miller. on employe of the town
of Bartlett, lost one finger, received
severe scalp wounds, and lacerations
of the it}; and arm. and also uttered
a heavy shock. He is an elderly man.
Mrs. William Zeigler of Great l3-
land happened along inther' automobile
about the’timegof the ‘accident, and
tumour. Miller inner ‘car to the , .
1155mm. Cnssidy was taken there 111W F‘ARM LOAN; To pATE. j
‘ says he believes Washingtoii, July..18._-.—Five percent
1 ‘ om‘ ‘ of: turd. ” “
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‘HAD OBSCENE PICTURES,
HELD'FO-R HIGHER COURT
BRIDGEPORT, July 18.40hn-Stt31n-
\llolf. a photographer, whose place of
business is 1030 Main street, valved
examination asdid Frank B. Smith.
lying on his person‘obscene pictures.
Their cases will come before the crim-
iinnl Superior court. September term.
Meanwhile both are at liberty under
of inducing young ,women to pose in
the nude for pictures which it is be-
lieved wé’l-e to be commercialized.
Smith wu' arrested yesterday while
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prospective purchasers.
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of l’l'ldlioin street, charged with can 1
bonds of $1,000. Steinhofl is accused .
showing'aevera’l. of the pictures to.
' stocked $12,000 or which the share of
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QUARANTINE JURISDICTLON
WANTED.
by the Federal board here at the rate;
'of $800,000 a day, the board announcedl
’today. With more than $100,000,000}
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inflected by applications for loans thati WASHlNGTON, July 18.—The-tleas-
are still awaltlng losuances of charters : ury'department is to Again urge upon
{to the organizations of: “mm the bor- 2 Congress legislation giving the public
rowers ”Win be the members, the board ghealth service quarantine jurindlictlon
up to‘ the close of busmcss July 1.0'.had jover the Port of New York to .zuard
chartered 432 form loan assocmtlons Eagainst the possibility of the introduc-
whose loans aggregated 320'693’337' i lion of .inl’cctiolls diseases into this
:These associations have on average; country through immgraiion after the
membership of eighteen farmers each,lwar. ‘
the average loan to the individual far-l . All _the country's ports of will are
mer be,“ 52’250' lnow under the jurisdiction of the pub-
lic haglth Service- except New 'York
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: [SHERMEN _E. . .. M0. E. ., d B 1“ .
GLOUCESTER, Maso, Puly 18.——The t
combination of high prices and goodl SURGICAL DRESSINGS WANTED.
fishing-is bringing better earnings tot
fishermen along the .\’ew England WASHINGTON, le 18.—-ln' w
coast this year than'they have ever be- spouse to an! urgent demand of the. Al- ‘
fore obtained. in two trips. involving-lies for Surgical dressingtl‘ eighteen
three weeks” work. one schooner hundred Red Cross chapters through-
‘out the country have been requested
by Elliot. Wadsworth, noting chairman,
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the crew was $380 each. Individual
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