Headlamp Alignment Kit
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EQUIPMENT intended to give greater accuracy in the setting of the new All-Glass sealed-beam headlight unit has been introduced by Joseph Lucas, Ltd. Known as the Lucas Lev-L Lite beam aimer, the new instrument is supplied in a kit which includes two aimers, a transit unit, a target and adaptor rings. This enables both 51-in.and 7-in.-diameter light units to be checked.
In use, the two aimers are positioned on the three studs on the outer edges of the headlamp lenses, and secured to the glass by a lever-operated rubber suction cup. The transit unit and the target are placed by the front and rear wheels at one side, and adjusted to obtain a reading. This is transferred to the aimers to compensate them for any inaccuracies in the floor level. When this has been done, headlamp alignment is achieved by lining up the two aimers through the viewing incorporated in them.
The new units are not intended for the alignment of light units with separate replaceable bulb's.
Reinforced Plastics Creeper ALIGHTWEIGHT maintenance creeper is now manufactured by the Kenmar Company, 320 Moseley Road, Birmingham, 12. Made in reinforced plastics, and colour-impregnated red, the creeper is moulded to fit the body and incorporates a comfortable head rest, two tool trays, and ball-bearing castors. The price is £3 15s. 6d.
Cheaply Made Racking ASIMPLE method of connecting one tube to another without the need for welding, screwing or bolting, so making it possible to build tubular structures both cheaply and quickly, is a feature of Clinch tube joints—a new product from Access Equipment, Ltd., Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead, Herts.
The joint operates on the principle of internal pressure of one tube balancing the external pressure of the other. The single tee-joint, for example, is slid over the first tube, the spring spigot stems are c10 then compressed with a self-locking wrench or spanner, and inserted into the right-angle tube. The joint is then consolidated with a hammer or mallet,
Clinch joints are currently available for 14 in. outside diameter by 16 S.W.G. resistance welded tube, and are priced from is. 9d. to 3s. depending on type and finish, although it is said that most forms of racking can he made using the two basic joints, which cost Is. 9d. each, or 2s. Id, if galvanized.
Joints for 1 in. outside diameter by 16 S.W.G. tube will be available in April and other sizes will be made available in due course.
Electric Vehicle Cab Heater ANEW safety heater is announced by Smith's Delivery Vehicles, Ltd., Gateshead-on-Tyne, who have been appointed sole concessionnaires for the range of Therm'x catalytic vehicle heaters.
The smaller model, No. 21. which has a diameter of 6 in. and a height of 8 in., is suitable for fitting into the cab of an electric vehicle.
T h c Therm-x catalytic h ea ter converts the energy of the special fuel to heat, by chemical reaction, through the presence of a catalyst incorporated in the heating element. The reaction takes place at a temperature below the flash point of the fuel, so that no flame is produced, and there is no fire hazard. The catalyst also ensures complete combination of fuel and air, so that maximum efficiency is obtained, and no gases or odours emitted.
The output of the heater is approximately 0.75 kW., and the list price is LI 1 7s. 6d. The Therm" x catalytic heater is located in a bracket attached to the
vehicle .floor.
Push-button Radio A PUSH-BUTTON radio suitable for I-1 Thames 5-7-cwt. vans produced since 1953 is available from Ford dealers. The new radio, which is a four-valve superhet, costs 29 gns. This includes the receiver and output unit, the speaker and baffle assembly, and the mounting kit; the aerial is extra.
Steel-corded Tyre THE latest addition to the Goodyear range of giant tyres is the Unisteel type "G." developed for use over rough ground conditions and claimed to give excellent protection against cuts and punctures, At present a limited range of sizes is manufactured; it is said that when demand is known the sizes in which the tyre will be made will be decided.