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ACCESSORIES &FITTINGS

28th June 1917, Page 17
28th June 1917
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Page 17, 28th June 1917 — ACCESSORIES &FITTINGS
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Forward Plugs for Fords.

Almost every conceivable acces• sory or additional fitting to a light commercial chassis has been claimed to be designed, at some time or other, for particular adaptation to the Ford vehicle. We do not quite know why some of these accessories are more suited to the Ford than any other machine—it is agreed that some of them are—but one has only to peruse the recent catalogues issued by some of. the largest accessory factors to become appraised of this almost universal claim. From starting handles to rear springs, the argument is equally applicable, It is no wOnder then that the sparking plug has not escaped notice.

The name of the Forward. Motor Co., of Summer Re*, Birmingham, Tei connection with the production of sparking plugs needs no introduction This concern has designed a plug which is stated to be expressly produced for use on Ford vehicles. We are given to understand that many thousands of this new type of plug are being turned out every week. This fact unquestionably proves the efficiency of this design of Forward plug. One of its chief points of merit is that it protrudes well out of the cylinder head, and is thereby rendered easily get-at-able with an ordinary spanner. The general construction of the • plug can be seen from the line illustration which we reproduce herewith. This Forward plug should be of interest to Ford users, and to those who use a different class of machine, the other types of plugs manufactured by this concern, to which we have had occasion to refer recently, will make particular appeal.

For Leaky Radiators.

Of the few ills to. which the modern-clay chassis is subject, perhaps the most common is directly traceable to the cooling water. Trouble with radiators which have developed leaks is not an infrequent happening. The usual method of overcoming such a difficulty was to use • SI. soldering iron ; this is essential for large holes and generally necessitates the removal of the radiator, thereby temporarily holding up

the vehicle. If the hole is very small, so that water percolates, rather than leaks through, the removal of the unit for repair is frequently postponed. In this connection it is worthy of note to mention a compound marJceted by Hunts, Ltd., 117, Long Acre, W.C. 2., known as " Solderfast," which is claimed to be effective in healing slight leaks in radiators. It is prepared in powder form. The Rompound is stated to have no chemical action on the part treated and does not cause rusting up in the radiator.

The method of using " Solderfast " is to addea small quantity to the "water before filling the radiator. After a brisk run of the engine when the water has become heated, all leakages will be found to have been repaired, and once healed, vibration has no effect on the part which has been treated.

The price per tin; which contains sufficient compound to treat satisfactorily one large radiator, is 28. We have personally tested this compound, and find it tobe most effective when used according to instructions.

Eros Tool Kits.

• Although many drivers of commercial vehicles acquire a secondrate tool kit by the purchase and collection of odd tools from time to time, we think that veil, often snail miscellaneous collections prove most incomplete to meet all kinds of troubles which may, and not infrequently do, arise. Apart from this decided drawback, this method in many cases proves more costly than would the purchase of a complete tool kit. It May be contended that you are able to get exactly what is needed by purchasing individual tools, but it must be borne in mind that most complete kits on the market are only composed of those tools which are thought to be essential for carrying out not only repairs on the road but also in making a,djustmeets and .alterations while the machine is in garage. The usefulness of each tool is undoubtedly. a major consideration when purchasing a tool kit of any kind.

An extensive range of teal kits is marketed ,by Morris, Russell and Co., Ltd., 75, Curtain Road, E.O. 2. One set in Particular should find much favour with cone inerciaI-vehicle users. " It is illustrated herewith, As will be seen, it is made up of 19 tools, all of which are heavily made to withstand rough usage. This kit is priced at 42s. The tools are held in slots in a stout leather case. When not in use, the kit can be rolled up and oc.eunies a minimum of space. :

Another kit which has been specially put on the market to serve Ford users comprises seven tools, and is priced at 12s. 6d. Many othee tool kits are marketed l-y Morris, Russell and Co., Ltd., ranging in price from a, mere few shillings to a matter of four pounds. In each kit, every tool is included for a set purpose, and is not merely there to fill up space. 'The fools arr, of good quality and may be relied upon, both as to life and service.

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