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��been placed on the market. A special fan pulley is furnished to replace the old member, and it is claimed that the power pump may be installed easily. The pump cylinder is cast iron, and the pis- ton rings are carefully fitted. All bear- ings are brass. The pump is operated by a rod extending to the front of the radia- tor. The company claims it is the first pump to be driven from the engine shaft. It is moderately priced. ^ -g '6

NEW CURRENT INDICATOR.

A new current indicating device is termed the C. O. D.. from its three indi- cations, "Charge," "Off" and "Dis- charge." It is designed for service with electric lighting and motor starting sys- tems, and to indicate whether the bat- tery is being charged, discharged or the

��Means are provided lor suitably tension- ing the spring to ret;ulate the amount of air admitted. The principle involved is that of atomizing any particles of fuel not properly vaporized by the carburetor, thus permitting less luel to be used. '6 >. '6

ADJUSTABLE WHEEL PULLER.

The Ridlon adjusiable gear and wheel puller comprises a 12-inch screw with a .75 inch standard thread upon which travels a 1.5 inch conical block. On each of the opposite sides of this block are a

��NEW TALKING HORN.

���generator is inoperative. The device is located on the dashboard, and has rec- tangular dial opening through which in the condition shown appears the word "Off." When current flows from the generator through the indicator to the cells of the battery, the word "Charge" immediately appears, no matter how slight the rate of current. When the battery is called upon to supply electri- city to the lamps, for example, the word "Discharge" appears. It is claimed that no springs, cams, levers, or mechanical multiplying means are employed, there being but one moving part. The circuit through the instrument is of heavy cop- per strap of a cross section greater than that utilized for the ordinary wiring cir- cuit, so that losses are negligible, and there is no possibility of a burn-out. ■<5- ^ '6

NEW GAS SAVER.

A device which is stated will save 25 per cent of the fuel and increase the effi- ciency of the motor is the Automatic Gasoline Saver. It is utilized with the carburetion system, and comprises a hollow circular metal member having an air inlet at the bottom. A metal ball seats in this opening and normally closes

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����A signaling device which presents in- teresting features, in that it may be util- ized as a signaling horn or to produce sounds closely resembling the human voice, is the Talking Horn. It resem- bles in appearance the conventional types of signaling members, but is manually operated, a small handle being fitted.

��the aperture by the pressure of a spiral spring. The movement of the ball from its seat is regulated by the spring and by the suction of the piston of the motor.

���pair of pulling arms, retained in posi- tion by a shoulder screw. Each arm member has nine openings, through which the shoulder screw may be placed, providing nine different adjustments. The pulling arms have a hook end placed at an angle of 135 degrees to the long section of the arm, so that when the long part is at 45 degrees to the screw, the hook end will be parallel with it. This position allows the hook to bear against the gear with its entire face, insuring a firm grip.

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l-MHRGENCY SPRING REPAIRER.

It is decidedly inconvenient to be caught on the road some distance from home with a broken spring. While tem- porary repairs may be effected with blocks, etc., considerable care must be exercised in the operation of the car. A practical device called the Kantalever emergency spring repairer, which, when applied properly, is stated to be able to sustain a broken spring for an indefinite

����When this is moved to certain positions, then rotated to the left, it is stated that it will talk, producing one of three phrases, "Hello Mamma," "O Mamma," and "Mamma." The maker of the de- vice claims that the resulting effect is pleasing to the pedestrians, and that sound can be heard for a considerable distance. By rotating the handle anti- clockwise, a plain sound is produced. The positions for the different phrases are lettered on a dial under the handle, and it is stated that with a little practice one can manipulate the handle without reference to the marks. The device comes finished in brass or nickel to match the car. The company also pro- duces the O. B. horn, similarly operated, but without the talking feature, and one adapted to the motorcycle. '6 'S '6

LEAK PROOF PISTON RINGS.

One of the latest accessories and neces- sities to reach the local market is the Leak Proof Piston Rings, manufactured by McQuay-Norris Manufacturing Com- pany. Leak Proof Piston Rings justify their name because of their construction and performance, which eliminates leak- age — two concentric sections, one fitting within the other, the opening in each section being absolutely closed by the flange on the opposite section. The re- sult is the only practicable piston ring

��period. The Kantalever may be utilized for any type of brake, including that of the main leaf near the spring horn, as the device is provided with an opening through which a bolt may be inserted, practically providint: a new horn. The repairer can be applied to any broken section as suitable .damping bolts, etc.. accompany the device. The Kantalever is made of 50 point carbon steel, and is guaranteed not to break under the strain of any car load.

���Piston HE AD PACKING RINGS

��made which is continuous and power tight.

They are in use to-day in over 150.000 automobiles along in the United States. There are hundreds in use in stationary and marine gas engines, steam engines, street cars, pumps, air and ammonia compressors. Leak Proof Piston Rings are not an accident, nor an experiment. They are built only after years of experi- menting.

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