Motoring With Robbie

Exposed power-steering pistons, found on some cars and trucks, pick up dirt and grit that ruin the hydraulic seal. You can stop this by covering the pistons with sleeves cut from a plastic bag or bicycle inner tube. Fasten the sleeves on with hose clamps.

You Can quieten rattles in a spare wheel cover this way. Cut a slip around the inside diameter of an old bicycle inner tube and slip the tube over the rim of the cover. The cover will still fit over its opening--but snugly and quietly.

Handy Hints

When draining the engine, gear box and differential oils, it is better to do so after the car has been for a run. Then the oil will be hot and will drain out completely.

Spring breakages can be caused by shock absorbers not operating satisfactorily.

A Car Thief would not think of starting your car by turning a knob on the dashboard. That's why you can leave this key in the ignition when making brief, frequent stops. Get a matching knob and solder the shank of a spare key to it. Remove for longer stops.

When making a hole in the dash or the fire-wall, avoid the danger of drilling into the wiring equipment by slipping a dowell over the drill bit to limit its penetration. Masking tape will keep the dowell end from chafing the finish.

Stop those broken chains from clanking by carrying along a few of these spring clips. Cut 4" pieces from a screen door spring and bend hooks from coathanger wire. They are faster to use than repair links and they hold the chains under tension.

A Heater Hose won't fray where it passes through the firewall if you make a grommet like this. Slit a length of windscreen wiper hose down the middle and slip the hose over the rough edges of the driiledout hole in the firewall.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 158 : August 9, 1967

Motoring With Robbie