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Errata. Turbine Test Results.
The Editor, THE COMMERCIAL MOTOR.
[1112] Sir,—Kindly allow me to point out a misprint in the tables referring to turbine and rain-pump tests in your last issue. '1.11e delivery figures in the last table should have read 398 gallons and 446 gallons respectively, instead of 98 and 46, as shown. May I suggest that you reproduce the tables in next issue, with a note explaining same 7—Yours faithfully,
THE LANCASHIRE CAPTAIN.
1ln some few of the copies of our last impression, the figures mentioned above were dropped in the course of machining the issue. We regret the mishap. Witt those who received the detective tables kindly note the circumstances? We are obliged to our correspondent for the intimation.—En
Pareelch Bodies,
The Editor, THE COMMERCIAL MOTOR.
[1113] Sir,— With reference to a recent. " One Hears " paragraph, to the effect that, motor-body builders are often afraid to quote for parcelcar bodies, as this is one of our specialities, and has been for a considerable time, we should like it known that we are happy to undertake any order or design of this class which may be entrusted with us.
Our chief aim and it is one to which we most carefully draw your attention, is prompt delivery to date. We keep our promises.—Yours faithfully,
DICKS' MOTOR GARACE.
Clapham Road, S.W.
Concerning Speedometers.
The Editor, THE COMMERCIAL MOTOR.
[1114] Sir,—We notice Messrs. 1.eter Bailey's remarks re speedometers on page 262 of the last issue of your valuable medium, and we beg to say that the " A.T." speedometer we feel sure would more than fill their reqUirements.
So many of these speedometers are now in use, and repeat orders are being received from users to such an extent, that there is no question whatever about their reliability. Messrs. Commercial Cars have had 250, and Messrs. Leyland Motors have also had a very large number, and we have recently received from Messrs. Karrier Cars a contract. We have in addition supplied them for such heavy vehicles as five-ton steeltired Foden steam wagons. We are the sole North of England representatives for these speedometers, and we shall be happy to furnish full particulars and prices on receipt of inquiries.--Yours faithfully,
LEO. SWAIN AND CO.
237 and 239, Deansgate, Manchester.
ShallThere be Agents ?
"We Deal with the Makers."
The Editor, THE COMMERCIAL MOTOR.
[1115] Sir,—Unless, to my mind, the agents are pre
pared to hold a large stock of spare parts, I cannot see that the users would gain anything. In our case, we deal direct with the makers of the vehicle we use, getting spares by return after ordering same by telephone, the makers being only a few miles away, but, in case of a user being 200 or 300 miles from the maker, an agent having all spares and being in a town close to the user would be an advantage, saving time, etc. For the sale of new machines, it is quite a different thing, I should say, from the makers' point of view, as the agents would then do the work of their staffs in looking up inquiries, etc.
To sum up, I should say : to a user established, the agent would be no advantage ; to a prospective buyer, the agent with his demonstration vehicle would be of great, use.—Yours faithfully, For MAYPOLE DAIRY CO., LTD..
L. T. HAYDCCK, Manager, Motor Dept.
Shall There be Agents ? " Preler the Makers."
The Editor, THE COMMERCIAL MOTOR.
[1116] Sir,—We much prefer to deal direct with the makers when buying new vehicles. When buying accessories, we find it more convenient to deal with a good local agent, because, as a rule, one can see the particular article one wants and try it N(rithout any trouble ; also, one saves the carriage. If one goes to the makers, one has to chance whether the article they send is just what is wanted. Another thing is, we .can always drop on the agent for any little odds and ends that we do not happen to early a stock of.—Yours faithfully,
Bournemouth. MARK BRIANT'S ENORS.
"One Hears " Catches the Eye.
The Editor, THE COMMERCIAL MOTOR.
[1117] Sir,—You have heard quite correctly, and we have pleasure in confirming the remarks contained tinder the above heading in your current issue. Messrs. Fodens have placed with us their agency in South London for tit:: supply of spare parts and also for the sale of new Foden wagons. A large number of Foden wagon-owners are situate in our neighbourhood, and our depot should save these delays. Possessing a large fleet of steam motor wagons, we have, for some considerable time, undertaken the overhauling and repairing of same—installing up-todate plant and machinery for this purpose. Success in this direction has led Its to extend our premises and to install fresh plant, and we are now prepared to overhaul and repair other Fodens.—Yours faithfully, Greenwich, S.E. FRY BROS.
Something Like a Skid.
The Editor, THE COMMERCIAL MOTOR.
[1118] Sir,—One of the most remarkable cases of tire wear through skidding recently came under my notice in a Manchester "hospital," or tire-repairing workshop. To emphasize the point, I enclose an illustration which is not strictly to scale ; but it should be noted that the steel rim is / in. thick, and the tire is still 14 in. thick (where not worn off, of course).
The brakes were )atnmed on, but the vehicle skidded on account of the impetus or " way" that the engine had given the vehicle ; then, apparently, the brakes released themselves for a. fraction of time, and allowed the vehicle to go forward a foot or so on the tire ; but again the brakes apparently jammed, and again the vehicle skidded.
The two skids were of such a nature that the 14 in. of rubber, and half of the steel rim were absolutely worn away. The rubber periphery, of course, had lost much of its original thicknegs.
Moral: Apply brakes gradually.—Yours faithfully, L. a MANSE.