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MAKING BEST 'USE OF THE FORD.

10th March 1925, Page 22
10th March 1925
Page 22
Page 22, 10th March 1925 — MAKING BEST 'USE OF THE FORD.
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Valuable Advice on Every Phase of Ford Transport, Which Will Appeal to the • Owner, Driver and Repairer.

TN THIS series of hints concerning the Ford light 1-chassis and ton truck wherever they are employed for commercial purposes, we endeavour to deal with the subject from every view-point. We shall welcome for inclusion among the hints those which have proved of value to individual users, and will make suitable remuneration for any such information which we publish. What we desire are the results of actual practice. Readers are recommended to obtain the original "Book of the Ford," which constitutes a complete manual dealing with the Ford car, the van and the truck. 2s. 9d. post free from the offices of this journal.

292.—A Dimmer for the Headlights of Old-type Fords.

The ccompanying wiring diagram shows a method of connecting a dimming switch and resistance in the circuit of the 1919 model Ford.

When the short circuiting or dimming switch is in the on position the lamps give their full brilliancy, but when it is moved out of contact the current has to traverse the resistance and, consequently, dims the lights ; the dimming is regulated by the amount of resistance wire employed, and can, of course, be graded if desired.With the main switch and the short-circuiting switch both in the off Position the headlights are out The resistance is fitted in a small box carried inside the bonnet above the coil terminals, and the bulbs employed are those ordinarily used with the Ford. For convenience in operation the dimming switch' is fitted on the dashboard above the main switch. •

293.—An Emergency Repair to the Radiator.

In a recent instance the breaking of the fan arm spindle on a certain vehicle caused the fan blades to cut into the radiator, severing about five tubes and removing some 6 ins, of them. To permit the vehicle to be driven home, the ends of each broken tube were turned over about in. and nipped with the pliers, thus effectively preventing leakage of water.

294.—The Life of Foxd Spares.

The following list of spares supplied for Ford vehicles gives some indication of their average life, and of how many it may be deemed necessary to stock. The figures are obtained from America, and, c38 naturally, local conditions and methods of operation will cause variations :—Timers, six months ; pistons, three years; piston rings, three years ; carburetters, four years.; batteries, 18 months; brake linings, eight months; tyres, one in about five months ; fan belts, 12 months.

295.7–Prolonging the Life of Transmission Band Linings.

The standard thickness of the Ferodo, or similar material fitted to all Ford vans and ton trucks is 5-32 in., and after a year or so of use, and when the drums become worn, linings are usually employed.

It is not generally known that it is quite possible to employ the thicker material in a Ibid which is practically new if a little care be used. Countersunk aluminium Tivets must be used for fastening the lining of the band, and it must be ascertained that the lining fits snugly up to the inner side, and that there are no fiat places where it is stretched between the rivets.

Then lay a spare or used transmission drum on the bench, fit the newly lined band on to the drum, grip the ears tightly together with a pair of blacksmith's tongs and gently hammer all over the outer surface of the band in order to bed the new lining into the band and on to the drum.

'In refitting no difficulty will be found, providing that the three adjustments are slacked off to their limit. This will give the full adjustment for all the bands instead of only half, as when 5-32-in. lining is employed. Before fitting the transmission cover, grip the ears of-,each transmission band with the tongs and tie them with strong twine, doing each in turn and refitting the cover. .

296.—Facilitating the Brazing of Crankcase Arms.

One weakness of the Ford engine is that the crank. case arms sometimes break away or become loose. These arms are often rebrazed into position .to obviate the trouble, but it is somewhat difficult to obtain sufficient local heat at the part on which the operation is to be performed, in which case the rig shown in the illustration can be employed.

The U piece for retaining the sleeve is made from sheet iron lined with asbestos and held in position by two of the crankcase bolts. Before brazing, clean and scrape bright all the surfaces where the spelter has to run ; this also applies to the holes and faces for the rivets. Fix the crankcase arm with temporary bolts and hammer the arm well up to the crankcase ; remove the bolts one by one as the rivets are snapped home. Then fit the U piece and proceed with the brazing in the usual manner.

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