The Hardy Flexible Clutch Centre.
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One of the many developments of Hardy, Spicer and Co., Ltd., of Birch Road, 'Witten, Birmingham, is a flexible clutch centre, reminiscent of the flexible-disc type of universal joint for which this concern is well known. As will be seen from a sketch reproduced on this page, a fabric disc is connected to the centre boss on the one hand and to the outer part of the driven plate on the other.
It is important to note that the driving radius for the inner and outer elements is the same. This gives great resistance when the fabric is under heavy loads in tension. The number of arms used may be varied to suit different sizes of engine.
This fitment obviates the need for perfect alignment of the driving and driven plates of the clutch. In addition, it damps out torsional Vibration and serves to silence the vehicle by reducing the noise carried backward from the engine along the propeller shaft, or carried forward from the rear axle and gearbox to the power unit.
Ford Dealers' Dinner. The sixth annual dinner of the London end District Ford Dealers' Association was held recently, when Mr. W. Harold Perry occupied the chair. As part of the formal programme of the evening, Sir Percival Perry, K.B.E., chairman of the Ford Motor Co., Ltd., replied to the toast to that company, which was proposed by Mr. H. C. Lambert. The toast of "The Association" was proposed by Mr. G. Kenning and responded to by the chair man. Others who spoke during the evening were Mr. C. H. Allen, Mr. S. J. Hatcheson, Mr. W. J. Reynolds and Mr. i W. 3. Rand.
The Latest Dille Model.
In our issue dated November 26th we described the new Unie chassis for 31-ton gross loads. The chassis price should have read 1650, delivered at the London showrooms of T_T.M. (1928), Ltd., at Canberra House, Regent Street, London, W.1. This model is designated the MSC, and is the latest type to he introduced into this country from the well-known French. factory.
A.J.S. Progress.
A meeting of A. 3. Stevens and Co. (1914), Ltd., was held a few days ago, when Mr. Edgar E. Lamb occupied the chair. He said that the profit of 111,599 made during the past trading period showed that the company was getting well away from the misfortunes of the previous period, when a loss of £47,408 necessitated the transference of £55,000 from the reserve. He men tioned that the output of the new department for the manufacture of A.J.S. commercial vehicles .had been satisfactorily sold and he spoke of the good criticisms accorded the Pilot and Commodore chassis.
The company has paid an interim dividend on the preference shares which has absorbed £6,000, and a final dividend of 7i per cent, per annum (less tax) is now to be paid. After these allocations have been made a balance of £10,923 remains to be carried forward.
A Useful Yorks Road Scheme. York Corporation has prepared a scheme for the construction of a by-pass road between Dringhouses FInd the Melton Road. This by-pass would connect eight important roads, radiating from the city, five of them carrying
heavy traffic. The total cost is estimated at 1259,000.
Sheffield Steel Products' Profits.
The report of Sheffield Steel Products, Ltd., for the year ended May 21st last shows a credit balance of £40,170, this figure showing an increase of £14,391 over that for the previous year. The directors have decided to transfer this profit to the depreciation account. During the year a scheme of reorganization was approved by the debenture stockholders and shareholders, and this was sanctioned by the court in July last and is now in operation.
Refuse.colleetor Demonstrations Wanted.
Mr. H. Y. Stazicker, the cleansing superintendent of Crewe Corporation, tells us that his,,eonimittee is thinking of adding to its fleet of motor vehicles used for refuse collection. It has been dkided to inspect any make of vehicle which is specially designed for the work, providing it has a capacity of
6-7 cubie yds. and its maximum loading height is 4 ft. 6 ins.; trailer systems are intended to be included.
Any concern which would be prepared to submit for inspection a vehicle complying with these requirements should communicate with Mr. Stazicker, when a definite date will be arranged for the demonstration to take place.
A Door-lock of Extreme Simplicity.
Known as the Pembroke is a new door-lock marketed by W. H. Callow and Co., Ltd., Pembroke Street, London, N.1. It is designed to be fitted by four screws and no cutting away of the door pillar is required. The striking plate is very quickly installed. The handle consists of a vertical bar on the sliding member ; this is flush with the surface of the lock, therefore there are no projections and no guard is needed. It meets police regulations; it is impossible to open a door fitted with this lock other than intentionally. The lock is available in brass, nickel-plated and chromium-plated finishes.
Death of an American Leader,
The American motor industry has lost a strong personality in Mr. W. C. White, whose death occurred recently following severe injuries sustained in a motorcar accident. Mr. White was president of the White Motor Co., an important commercial-vehicle manufacturing concern, but he also had other interests in the motor trade, in which he had been a leading figure for 20 years.' He was, in the early days, associated with the production of the
White steam car, sines when he had been actively connected with the industry.
During the war the United States Government appointed Mr. White chairman of a commission which was sent to France to help in building up the organization for the repair and maintenance of American military motor vehicles.
Motors Effect a Useful Saving.
Strong justification for the use of motor haulage by cleansing departments is provided in a report issued by Blyth Town Council. The cost of the scavenging work during the six months ended September 30th, 1923, when horses were employed, was 14,432, whilst for the same period of this year, when four motor wagons and nine horses were utilized, it was £3,968, a reduction of £464, which, it is pointed out, is equal to state of 2d. in the f.
It is stated that a further justification for the use of road motors is that they have resulted in the work being carried out more efficiently and frequently, although there are more houses with which to deal: Australian Duties on Motor Parts.
Certain motor products are affected by the tariff duties contained in the Australian Government's latest Budget. For example, 40 per cent, will have to he paid on windscreens imparted into the country, and 45 per cent, will be imposed on gears. So far as motor bodies are concerned, a duty or£20 will be levied on eaeb.
Ford Price Reductions.
Reductions in the prices of its commercial vehicles, which are to take effect immediately, have been announced by the Ford'Motor Co., Ltd. In the case of the 30-cwt. chassis the new price is £180, the old price having been £190, whilst the 30-cwt. truck will now sell at £210 instead of 1225, and the light-van chassis at £130 instead of 1140. In announcing these price reductions the company states that it is pursuing its usual policy or providing the public with the advantages of quAtity production.