Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 44, Number 197, 31 May 1919 — Page 8

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM SATURDAY, MAY 31, 1919.

The Automobile Simplified By FREDERICK C. GUERRLICH, M. E. Make This Your Automobile Correspondence School AN Intimate talk on the -working units of the automobile discussed In such a way that the layman can easily understand them. If In reading these articles, as they appear in the Palladium each Saturday, there is anything not clear to you, ask Mr. Guerllch about It An answer will be published on the completion of the articles on the section of the automobile under discussion. -- Copyrighted, 191T, By Frederick C. Guerrlich.

LESSON NO. 10. Timing the Distributor System. To time a Distributor System, or for that matter any ignition system, the first thing to do is to determine those things, to find which it is necessary to turn over the engine (revolve the crank shaft), then the engine must he net so that th nistnn of one of the

cylinders is in the position where the

sparks must come, and then the spark giving or timing instrument is set so as to give the spark at this moment. The best practice is to set cylinder number 1 In the position for the spark, as if this cylinder is timed right, the others will also be timed right. The steps to take to time a Distributor System are therefore as follows: 1. Determine the direction in which the Bhaft on which the Distributor instrument is set, rotates when the engine I3 running. This is done by turning the engine over by hand and 'watchlg this shaft. 2. Find the firing order, as explained in lesson No. 2. 8. Set the piston of cylinder No. 1 at the Top Dead Center between the compression and power strokes. In lesson No. 2 the method of doing this was gone into In detail. We are now ready to set the spark

giving or timing Instrument so as to eive the enark at this time. Let us

see what must happen in order that we can transform the low voltage current of our battery into the high voltage necessary to have the current jump across the cpark-plug points and

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voltage or" primary current must be Interrupted, or in other words the Interrupter points must just open It would be well for the reader to clearly understand the above, as the timing of any; ignition system resolves itself J A . I. J I - M . V i1.4.n

namely: setting cylinder number 1 ready for. the spark, setting the Ignition system so that the interrupter points just begin to open, and connecting the wires to the cylinders so that the secondary current will be sent to. the- spark plugs in the firing order. When we make the vibrator of the four unit system just begin to vibrate, we are really just opening the Interrupter points. The Instrument Figures 1, 2 and 3 of the illustration show the parts of the Distributor System instrument, Fig. 1 being the bottom portion containing the interruptor. Fig. 2 the distributor which sets on top of this and which contains the

LUllcLlur yuuiLS ui acguicuia xv, aim Fig. 3 the distributor brush which sets cn the shaft F, and, revolving, distributes the secondary current from the contact point J to the segments K and thus through the wires to the PDark nlues one after the other. If

these wires be connected to the spark plugs in the firing order the current will thus go to them in this order. While there are a number of ways

ror rastenmg me aisinuuior jnsirumer.t to the engine driven haft C, the majority of them are fastened as shown "in the illustration, that is by set screw A. Of these there generally are from two to four. You will notice that all that Is necessary in. order to take the instrument out of the car will be to disconnect the rod U and Unscrew the set screws A when it can ibe pulled off of the shaft C. If you held the drum V in your hand

and revolved the sleeve B you would

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find that the cam E and shaft F would revolve with it, and if you put the distributor brush Fig. 3 on the shaft C you would also find that every time

the interrupter points opened the brush would be In contact with one of the segments K when the distributor drum is in place. The dowl pin S makes it impossible to put the dis

tributor on in more than one position.

Having seen the action of the various parts of the instrument, let us put it back, connect the rod U which Is operated by the spark control lever on the steering column, and proceed with our timing.

S. Connect the remaining segments to the spark plugs in the firing order, thus If the firing order be 1-3-4-2, the next segment the brush will touch will be connected to cylinder No. 3, the next to cylinder No. 4, and the last to cylinder No. 2.

9. Connect the main secondary lead from the coil to the center of the distributor.

10. Wire up the primary circuit. As there are no two makers of ignition Instruments who use exactly the same wiring, some using the ground for the return of the current, while others furnish a wire for this purpose, some putting the switch between the battery and the coil, while others put it between the coil and the Inerrupter, and so on, he writer cannot tell you

how to wire up your particular car. To

do this you will have to be guided by the wiring diagram which the manufacturer furnishes. Every driver of a car should be familiar with the wiring of it. and should know how to time his ignition system. While it is extremely seldom

that the distributor comes loose from its shaft, nevertheless it is simply

held by set screws which sometimes do come loose and the instrument thus gets out of time. When this nap-

wiring diagram, which will be found in their Instruction book, and trace their wiring, and also go over the steps of timing the Instrument. This can be done without in any way changing the setting or taking off any of the wires. Where readers must leave their cars

unattended in some place from which it might be stolen, they can make the

stealing more difficult by taking off

the distributor brush, which is a sim

ple thing to do. The brush and distributor can be put back in only one

position.

In our next lesson we will take up

the hunting of trouble.

INDIA WHEAT CROP LESS.

WASHINGTON, May 31. Official figures show a large falling off in the prospective wheat crop of India. Only a little more than 70 per cent of the average crop for the last five years is expected. The acreage is also 34

per cent reduced.

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4. Retard spark control lever fully

and then advance it about of an inch as measured on its sector.

5. Take hold of the sleeve B and slowly revolve the cam E, in the di

rection of rotation, until the Interrupt

er points just begin to open, and then fasten the instrment by tightening the set screws A. Care must be taken in doing this to have the points Just begin to open and to revolve in the direction the shaft C revolves when the engine is running. 6. Put on the distributor brush and then note which of the contact segments K it will come in contact with. 7. Put on the distributor and connect the segment you noticed would be in contact with the brush to the spark plug of cylinder No. 1.

pens you are as liable to be miles from nowhere as in the shop. I would recommend that those of my readers who have cars equipped with the distributor system, get out their

Bill Wambsganss. ' Bill Wambsganss, quiet second baseman of the Indians, looms up as the batting sensation of the year just now. Wamby was never suspected of being a slugger bold until he got started a few weeks ago and in two weeks was hitting at a .400 clip and leading the league. Although he slipped below .400 he continued to lead the circuit. Unless he slumps he'll be among the leaders for some time.

Children's Day Program

At Christian Church The primary and junior departments

of the First Christian Sunday school

will give a Children's Day program at the church, Sunday night They will be assisted by the orchestra in special numbers, soprano solo, "That Sweet Story of Old," by Miss Hazel Biumflel; reading, selected, Miss Mary Chenoweth; pantomime song, "O Zion Haste," Misses Amy FItzpatrick, Meta Richards, Mary Brumflel. Edith Mc-

Cormlck, Martha Leighton, with Miss Margaret Windsor, soloist

Leather workers emrjlnvd nn trav

elers' goods have succeeded in shortening hours, increasing wages in a number of localities throughout the country.

BULLARD TO GIVE ADDRESS

By Associated Press) WASHINGTON.. May 31. LieutGeneral Robert L. Bullard, former commander of the second American field army in France and now commander of the southeast division, will deliver the annual commencement address of West Point military academy June 11. Secretary Baker, and probably General March, chief of staff, will attend the commencement. exercises.

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cago, 111., writing your name and address clearly. You will receive in re

turn a trial package containing Foley's Honey and Tar Compound, for coughs, colds and croup; Foley Kidney Pills

for pain in sides and back; rheumatism, backache, kidney and bladder ailments; and Foley Cathartic Tablets, a wholesome and thoroughly cleansing cathartic, for constipation, biliousness, headache and sluggish bowels. For sale by A. G. Luken & Co. Adv.

No Argentine Industry has been free from the menace of strikes dur ing the last two years, but the ralPwways have suffered more than any other single class. '"

FROM THE FIRST DOSE Hood's Sarsaparilla Begins Its Reconstructive Work. First, it creates an appetite. Second, it aids digestion. Third, It perfects assimilation. Fourth, it carries 100 per cent of the nourishment in the food you eat into the blood and the body, thereby enriching and vitalizing your blood, which in time renews your strength and builds up again your reserve strength and vitality. This makes Hood's Sarsaparilla one of the great remedies of the world. From the first dose you are on a definite road to Improvement It is of inestimable value Just now to restore the health and nerve force so greatly exhausted by war excitement, the grip and influenza epidemic and the changing season. It Is the right medicine for you this Spring. Get a bottle today. And If you need a mild, effective cathartic, get Hood's Pills. Adv.

Motorists Directory

JUST TRY SKIDDOO CATARRH REMEDY for Catarrh of the Throat, also for Tonsilitis or Sore Throat. One trial will convince you. 25c by mail. W. B. THOMAS CO. Southport, Ind.

FOR THE BLOOD

At All Drug Stores

UNITED STATES RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION PENNSYLVANIA LINES EVERY SUNDAY EXCURSION TO CINCINNATI .65

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Generator Repairing, General Overhauling, all kinds of Mechanical Work. Overland and Willys-Knight Cars ' DAVIS-OVERLAND SALES CO. 1209 Main Street Phone 2411

The McConaha's Garage

Goodyear Tires-

418-420 Main Street -Prest-O-Lite Batteries Accessories Mobileoil and Auto Repairing

HUDSON ESSEX NASH STUDEBAKER FEDERAL and NASH Trucks If you want an Automobile See Us The McGonaha Company

413-415 Main St.

Phone 1079

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Including; War Tax

Trip

Eicoralon Trains leave Richmond 4:45 and 5tOO a. m- Central Time.

H. L Rogers, VDM Lectures Here Sunday

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H. L. ROGERS

The above was the statement of our noble President before the entry of the United States into the world war. in an address which he delivered to a large audience in the east . The same assertion may well hold igood today, in view of the general ' state of unrest which has developed as a result of the world war and which threatens "World Peace" to as much as if not a greater extent than the actual conflict itself. Both of these conditions are referred to specifically in the scriptures and also the further progressive steps " which will come upon the scene. , H. It. Rogers, a student and teacher of ability will address the public at the Vaughan Hall Sunday, June 1st, I upon the above subject, which promises to be of unusual Interest. It might be Inserted here that he Is a -.speaker who uses many practical illustrations to make his points more Impressive, and comprehensive. '; A general Invitation Is extended, seats will be free and no collections. fhe service begins promptly at 3 p. m.

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PIEHL AUTO-ELECTRIC CO. Storage Batteries and Ignition Parts

Storage Batteries Auto Electric Supplies Armatures and Coils Rewound

Phones 1891-1893. W. C. Piehl, Mgr. 1024 Main Street Richmond, Indiana

VULCANIZING Tires and Tubes repaired to stand. Tire life more than doubled. Not heat-dried ptachlng. but real vulcanizing. Guaranteed not to lump,blister or pull apart. Our repairs always out wear balance of the tire. New and Used Tires for sale Beeson's Tire and Vulcanizing Co., 13 No. 9th

AUTOS WANTED For their parts. We tear 'em up and sell the parts. We have parts of all kinds such as Gears, Axels, Magnetos, Carburetors, Lamps, Windshields, Glass, used Tires and Tubes, Etc. RICHMOND AUTO WRECKING CO. Phone 2165 Second and Main

EXPERT MOTOR TRUCK AND TRACTOR REPAIRING When your truck needs repairing and immediate attention, just call us as we have the facilities and are equipped to give It our immediate attention. We are the local representatives for the Clydesdale, Garford, Commerce and Master Motor Trucks the four leading motor trucks sold today.

Cor. N. 12th and E Sts.

THE WELDEX MFG. CO.

Phone 1494

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NEARLY twenty years have been spent in developing the Buick Valve-in-Head motor, with the idea of getting the utmost from the possibilities of the Valve-in-Head principle of design. As a result, the Buick motor today is remarkable for three characteristics, which, to our mind, interpret the goal for which every motorist is seeking. These three virtues are: Power Long Life Economy. Cheiowetli Aito Cd.

BUICK DISTRIBUTORS

Phone 1925

1107 Main St

A DEPENDABLE REPAIR STATION Drive your car here if you want first class repair service or accessories. Fair price, prompt service. MILLER BROS. GARAGE

35-37 South Sixth Street

Phone 1278

FORD DISTRIBUTORS Ford Automobiles, Ford Trucks, Accessories, Tires, Oils, Gas and Service Webb-Coleman Company Authorized Ford Sales and Service 19-21 South 7th Street Phone 1616

Richmond Battery & Radiator Co. Distributors of U. S. L. Storage Batteries

All makes of batteries recharged, repaired and rebuilt. Service free.

12th and Main St Phone 1365

Republic internal gear drive Trucks Will solve your haulage problems. Truck repairing a specialty. STANDARD SUPPLY AND TRANSPORTATION CO. First and Main Streets. Phone 1069-2459

BUICK AGENCY For used cars, see us. We have the best in the county and the prices are reasonable. CHENOWETH AUTO CO. 1134 Main Street Phone 1925

Harry H. Tubeslng

Harry E. Rhlnehart

0 ATE 5 soieII RES VULCANIZING Gates More Mileage Tires 1124 Main Street. Phone 1595 Tires called for and delivered

Maxwell,-Gole,-Aero Eight-Chalmers See us Before Yoq buy that car STAFFORD MOTOR COMPANY

Phone 1058

1026 Main Street