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MHE show of the 1930 range of new A.E.C. models which was held last week at the Southall works of the Associated Equipment Co., Ltd., was the best organized affair of this kind which we have had the pleasure of attending. The vehicles themselves were striking ; there was a working model of a partly sectioned engine and gearbox and, what is perhaps most interesting of all, this display was, we believe, the first one of entirely new products which are actually in the production stage—over 500 of the engines having been built, whilst chassis are coming through the works at a good rate.
THE Minister of Transport, Mr. Herbert Morrison, when giving advice recently to managers of transport undertakings, remarked that the transport manager should know of complaints before they are made—in other words, he should know exactly what criticisms are probable and do everything he can to obviate them. He should make every passenger think that he is the very man or she is the very woman for whom the vehicle is waiting.
NOW'. that Diesel engines are likely to be used in
increasing numbers for commercial-motor vehicles, it is important to study the question of their lubrication. An American expert has stated that whereas most oils flash at about 350 degrees F., for Diesel engines he prefers a quality that will go to 450 degrees to 500 degrees before flashing.
A CLOSE study of the new Motor policy, especially arranged for commercial travellers, should be made by all those in this class. There is no doubt that, in the past, the commercial traveller has, in respect of insurance, suffered some inconvenience and even injustice, and he has had to take out policies which, for cars used mainly for business purposes, are generally of a very limited nature. By the introduction of The Motor policy he will be accorded the special benefits obtainable under that for a private can Full details were published in our issue for last week and further particulars will be found on page 89 of the advertisement section of this issue.
WHEN visiting recently the works in }Tendon, London, N.W.9, of Duple Bodies and Motors, Ltd., we noticed that the new painting and finishing shop was rapidly nearing completion. Mr. R. E. Brown told us that the new building will be sufficiently large to house 50 motor coaches when they are in the final stages of painting, varnishing, etc. The new arrangements will add to the resources of an already efficient company, because a section of the present works will be set aside entirely to the servicing of users' vehicles. Mr. Brown intends to develop the servicing side considerably. We could not help noticing how well Mr. Watts looked after his holiday on the Riviera, and he says lie has come back ready again for hard work. WE have already referred to the increasing use of pneumatic tyres on heavy vehicles. In this connection it is important to note that the new A.E.C. Mammoth and Majestic chassis have been specially designed to take 9-in. tyres, whilst keeping within the 7 ft. 6 in. width. Most other vehicles cannot take tyres larger than 8 ins.
IT is always refreshing to have dealings with a man who is really enthusiastic about his job, and we cannot resist commenting on the keenness which Mr. Edge, the body-designer at the Vulcan works at Southport, positively exudes as soon as you mention his double-saloon bus. It is a beautiful model, and, in spite of his modesty, Mr. Edge just cannot help feeling proud as he points out the ways in which he has secured lightness, combined with strength. Even gusset-plates have been reduced in thickness by using high-quality steel.
A FACETIOUS fitter at the works of Bromilow and Edwards, Ltd, recently alluded to the new Leyland rigid-frame 12-tonner, with B. and E. gear, as the Hippo-Tippo. It seems a happy, snappy title which might well be adopted by the maker of this remarkable vehicle. THE importance of having chassis ready, equipped with bodies, and available for immediate salekls , vital in the motorbus business, but not every tales manager has a full appreciation of the essential value of this point. Talking, the other day, to a capable salesman of a well-known line of commercial chassis, we learned that his sales have increased by over 50 perxcent. in the past few weeks, simply by reason of the fact that the company in qaestion now has in stock finished buses ready for final painting. The smaller bus proprietor is a man who considers for a long time before making a purchase of new vehicles, but nothing is more certain than that he will make up his mind in a great hurry, and the salesman who has the ready rolling stock for him to see and try is the one most likely to get the order.
MANE people believe that humidity in the atmo sphere increases engine power. It is, therefore, rather interesting to learn that, from tests made by the United States Bureau of Standards, the actual loss of power is approximately equal to the increase in humidity. The moisture has the direct effect of displacing oxygen and necessitates an Increased advance of the spark.