Prolonging Engine Life.
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We spent a most enjoyable evening with Mr. F. T. Bersey and the staff of Laystall, Ltd., on the occasion of this well-known company's 26th annual dinner.
In his speech Mr. Bersey referred to a new process for which the company has secured the sole rights for the United Kingdom, Mr. Cox, the sales manager, subsequently gave us particulars of this new process, which promises to make a distinct step forward in prolonging engine life. It consists of fit ting a liner of Nitrelloy steel 1 mm thick into the cylinder bores, and as this steel has a degree of hardness equal tc twice that of the hardest case-hardened steel, its wearing qualities can well be imagined. Actually, it is claimed that cylinders embodying these liners will have a life of 100,000 miles. Engines equipped with aluminium pistons should specially benefit by these liners, for, as is well known, pistons of this material are apt to cause greater wear of the cylinder bores than are those of the cast-iron type.
Mere lasting qualities are not, however, the only advantages of the new process, as there is an appreciable reduction in friction between the cylinder walls and pistons. Further, it will be possible to restore worn cylinders by this means without the need for fitting new pistons, provided, of course, that the wear be not excessive. The Laystall concern hopes shortly to be in a position to accept orders for fitting these liners.
During the evening presentations for long service were made to a number of members of the concern.
A Maintenance Expert Available.
A fully qualified maintenance engineer of our, acquaintance is desirous of obtaining a position in the south of England, preferably, in the home counties.
He served his apprenticeship with a firm of motor and general engineers, was an officer in the R.A.S.C., MT. in France, and has since been actively engaged in charge of a large mixed fleet of steam, petrol and electric vehicles. He is conversant with the latest methods of repair and overhaul, has a thorough knowledge of costs, statistics, and their application. He is a member of the Institute of Tiansport
flUd AU associate member of the institution of Automobile Engineers.
Letters addressed, "Maintenance Engineer," care of the Editor, will be forwarded.
Lianelly Private Bill Deposited.
The Llanelly Electric Traction Co., Ltd., has now deposited before Parliament its Bill soaking sanction to replace the tramways system by a system of trolley-buses, extending beyond the routes at present served. In addition, the company seeks authority to run buses throughout the Llanelly area.
An Important Position Available.
A prominent and old-established concern making a wide range of goods and • passenger-carrying vehicles requires a man, who has a high standing in the motor trade, to act as its general manager. An extensive technical and sales experience, coupled with sound organizing ability, are necessary qualifications. In the first place, applicants must send
full particulars of their experience and the salary they require, as well as two references, to the secretary of the Institution of Automobile Engineers, Watergate House, Adelphi, London, W.C.1.
Norwegian Railways. Want Buses.
It is reported that the Norwegian State railways are, in the near future, likely to purchase a number of chassis as the basis of single-deck buses. Those concerns which are in a position to offer British-built chassis can obtain further particulars by communicating with the Department of Overseas Trade, 35, Old Queen Street, London, S.W.1. On application, reference AX.8956 should he quoted.
Chloride's New Chairman.
Mr. W. S. Naylor, M.I.E.E., who has been appointed chairman of the hoard of directors of the Chloride Electrical Storage Co., Ltd., reCeived early technical training at Finsbury College. In 1902 he was appointeeassistant manager of the Chloride concern, four years later becoming_general manager. In 1921 he joined the hoard, and, by virtue of his long association with the company, he is well qualified to develop the policy which has been consistently pursued. Road Schemes in Kent.
It has been decided by Kent County Council . Special Works Committee, Canterbury City Council and Blean and Bridge Rural District Councils that the route of the proposed Canterbury northern by-pass road from a point near Milton Bridge to the junction with the Canterbury-Margate main road, near Westbere Butts, should be surveyed, and that a conference should be held after a scheme and an estimate had been prepared.
A Useful Sternal Diary.
We have received from SternoI, Ltd., Royal London House, Finsbury Square, London, E.C.2, a copy of the company's "My Car" Diary for 1930. It is intended to help users to keep some check on the running costs of their vehicles, and it acts as a useful guide in many cases of minor difficulties equally applicable to commercial vehicles as to private cam It includes a lighting-up time-table, iliustrations;i.of recognized signals and signs, a glossary of various mechanical troubles and a foreign dictionary ,in English, Frenelqi,and German. There is also a recommended chart of the various grades of Sternul lubrication to be used on cars.
This little publication can be obtained from all bookstalls and shops of W. H. Smith and Sons,'-at the price • o Is., or post free from the company at 1s. 3d.
Interest in the Titan Engine.
At the mayoral reception recently, held at the Town Hall, Wallasey, a novel note was struck by the introduction of certain technical exhibits illustrating outstanding features in bus and tramcar operation. An important exhibit was a sectioned power unit of the Titan double-deck bus manufactured by Leyland Motors, Ltd.
More Tramways Abandonment.
Rowley Regis Urban Council and the Birmingham and Midland Soint Tramway Co. have, we understand, completed arrangements for abandoning the tramways service between Old Hill and Cradley Heath. The company has agreed to pay the council 4s. per sq. yd. for the recenstruction of the highway. The tramways service is to be replaced by a service of motorbuses.