Seat Belt for Coach Passengers
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A LTHOUGH no one could disagree CA•that road casualties would be.greatly reduced if safety belts were more widely used, these accessories are not yet popularly accepted largely because. of a number of practical and psychological objections.
The latest type of belt to be marketed is the Masco 6, made of Tenasco hightenacity yarn, and anchored to two U-bolts fixed to the floor. It is sold in two types. One, priced at /4 4s., is p simple strap fastened across the lap by a quick-release buckle. It is considered that this provides sufficient safety for the rear seat passengers of a car or the occupants of a coach in the event of a crash stop.
Persons in the frOnt seats of a vehicle liabletobe thrown against the fascia or vvindscreeti Or, in the Case of the driver, the steering wheel, may have the Masco G model with shoulder straps. This 'cots £6 12s. 6d, Whilst it is undeniable that a certain degree of inconvenience is involved in the use of safety belts, and their provision in a coach, for example, would hardly ngender peace of mind among nervous passengers, there is the fact that several hundred deaths and many more injuries could be prevented each year if their use were more general or even compulsory. The Masco G is distributed by Bradville, Ltd., 6 Stratton Street, London, W.1. It conforms to the specifications of the British Safety Council.
Adaptable Mirror T ARGE external rear-view mirrors are " difficult to mount satisfactorily. The latest design' from Desmo, Ltd., Brierley Hill, Staffs, has a 'novel mounting arrangement which provides rigidity anti a very wide range of adjustment. .
The flat mirrormeasures 8 in. by 5 in. and is supported on two 11-in.-long arms which normally lie parallel to each other. Each arm is attached to the mirror bead by a ball joint and similarly connected to the mounting plate. Thus the. mirror, which is known as the No. 95 and costs £1 10s. finished in silver paint or £1 18s. 90, when chromium-plated, can be easily adjusted or even reversed without moving the mounting plate, The arms can be locked in any position.
Quick adjustment makes it possible to alter the position of the mirror to suit, for instance, a wide load.
Traveller's Tome
MEW sections in the 1960 "R.A.C.
Guide and Haneook " published by the Royal Automobile Club include the official motorway code, advice on obtaining assistance in the event of breakdowns on the motorway and lists of garages, hotels and restaurants close to the MI. All the usual information is provided also and the handbook now covers some 4,000 towns and villages. It is obtainable from all R.A.C. offices at 8s. 6d, to members of the RAC. and 12s. 6d. to non-members.
Testing Injectors ACOMPACT test stand for fuel injectors is available from the Kenpro Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Oakland Way, Gerrards. Cross, Bucks, at £12 18s. It is known as the K.I.T. and, exclusive of the pump handle, measures 5 in. by 7 in. by 9 in.
Most injectors for British oil engines can be accommodated and the unit is said to be simple to set up and to operate.
Advice on Valves rENERAL information on factors
affecting the life of poppet valves is contained in an attractive booklet published and available free from the Farnborough Engineering Co., Ltd., Farnborough, Kent. It is entitled " Valve Life and the text and illustrations cover all common forms of valve failure.