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14th September 1945
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Which of the following most accurately describes the problem?

• Thatoil viscosity increases considerably as the pres sure is raised. 0 Of a high-octane safety fuel which will not ignite it a lighted match be dropped into it.

That probably the .greatest problem of to-day is the -need for more and more road transport.

Regarding the "popularity of cushioned joints," the comment "with 'some war-time bus seats you darn well need 'em."

That the G.M.C. fluid drive for buses is in action tnitil the input to output shaft ratio reaches about 1.25 to 1, when direct mechanical drive engages automatically. That road accidents cost this country over £50,000,000 a year 0 That the load on the sliding teeth of a hypoid gear may be as high as 400,000 lb. per sq. in.

That the anisotropic magnet alloy, Alcomax 11, has over 16 times the magnetic energy of chromium steel.

That every Borg and Beck 16-in, two-plate clutch used with the Meteor Tank engine has F,prodo RAD. 11 friction facings.

That the president of the Studebaker Corporation is convinced that efficient private enterprise has more natural advantages for growth and development than has the-public variety.

That Spain is to produce synthetic petrol.

That one of the hardest materials after the diamond is " Tungsil "—a cast tungsten carbide.

Of petrol tankers unable to discharge their loads for days because our land tanks were full to capacity.

Of some who think the man on the spot sees a lot and others who say he can't see the/ wood tor the trees.

That the " lacquering " of pistons and sludge forination in oil engines are due more to the fuel than the lubricant.

That lubricating, oil is still in short supply and used oil should be saved for collection by arrangement with the Lubricating Oil Pool.

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