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Vehicle Tests on Premises
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1A1NOR changes in the Motor Vehicles IVI (Construction and Use) Regulations, come into force tomorrow, to coincide with the start of roadside "spot" checks under the Road Traffic Act, 1960.
The main effect of the changes is that vehicle tests carried out on premises (with the consent of the owner of the premises) are extended to include tyres, lighting equipment and reflectors, as well as brakes. silencers and steering gear. This will bring them into line with the roadside " spot " check.
Copies of the amending regulations: entitled "The Motor Vehicles (Construction and Use) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations, 1961 " (SI. No. 1643) may be obtained from H.M. Stationery Office or ordered through any bookseller, price 3d.
Perkins Option in New White Trucks
THE new American White Compact A range of commercial vehicles is to be available with the Perkins 6.354 diesel engine as optional first equipment. The installation of the Perkins engine was developed jointly by White and Perkins and is said to compare favourably in size and weight with U.S. petrol engines of comparable power.
Design aim of the White Compact range, which has gross weight ratings of 12-I. tons, was economical operation in congested traffic areas. The engine is mounted under the cab, which tilts forward to provide good accessibility. The manually operated tilting mechanism is counter-balanced for easy, safe operation,
Bigger Engine for Commer Van
AMORE powerful engine is fitted in he latest version of the Commer Express delivery van. Engine capacity of the latest model—the Mark VIIIB—is some 6 cu. in. greater than its predecessor. Bore and stroke of the 4-cylinder. unit are 81.5 mm. and 76.2 mm. respectively, giving a displacement of 1,592 QC. Gross output is 54 b.h.p. at 4,400 r.p.m. with torque 80 lb.-ft. at 2,200 r.p.m. Standard compression ratio is 6.9 to I.
Selling price of the new version is unchanged at £475.
Scientific Training for Cycling
THE third edition of a now standard 1' work, "Scientific Training for Cycling," by Dr. C. R. Woodard, is to be published by Temple Press Ltd., on September 13. First published in 1951, this book quickly established itself as the definitive British work on training for cycling, and this third edition has been thoroughly revised to increase its usefulness even further. 11 costs 6s. net.