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Shelton Mason County Journal
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October 2, 1975     Shelton Mason County Journal
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What needs checking before cold weather arrives summarized in list below Short of a heated garage, there's no better insurance that your car will start on a frigid morning than a prop- erly serviced engine. Since warm garages are at a premium, the best way to avoid a frustrating wait for a tow truck is to get your car in proper shape before cold weather sets in. The service needed is far less expensive than heating that garage. Most cars with starting troubles begin winter with worn spark plugs and defective ignition systems. The incidence of hard-starting complaints reported by car owners climbs in direct proportion to the number of miles the plugs have been in service. To make sure your car doesn't show up on the list of "won't starts" this winter, here's a check list of the items which should be inspected on your car before the weather turns cold: I Have these checks made... ] l. Battery . . . Have your service man check the battery with a hydro- meter to determine the specific gravity. If specific gravity readings are low, have the battery recharged and make sure he deter- mines the reason for the low readings. If battery condition appears doubt- ful have the mechanic test it for weak cells. Also, be sure he removes all cor- rosion from the battery terminals and lubricates them so the corrosion won't reoccur. Remember corroded cables and ter- minals restrict the flow of electricity through the entire system, and can actually prevent the car from starting if allowed to go unattended. 2. Voltage regulator... Make sure the regulator is properly adjusted. An out-of-adjustment regula- tor may not allow the battery to charge enough, or may result in over- charging which will even- tually ruin the battery. 3. Starter and genera. tor . . . Chances are if your car is only a year or two old, these components will be okay. However, make sure your service man removes any corro- sion that might exist on either starter or generator connections -- and that they are all securely fas- tened. If your car is over two years old better have the generator brushe~ and commutator looked at. Badly worn brushes re- duce the generator effi- ciency and can result in a constantly weak battery. 4. Distributor . . . If your car has been driven more than 10,000 miles since the distributor has been serviced you'll prob- ably save yourself a lot of trouble by having the mechanic install new points, condenser (in en- gines that use them) and making whatever adjust- ments are necessary. Improperly operating dis- tributors are a major cause of starting difficulty. 5. Coil . . . Again, if your car is reasonably new, chances are you won't have to worry about coil condition. However, better keep in mind that a weak coil can not only cause starting failure but also contribute to poor per- formance in general and reduced gasoline econo- my. If your car has over 20,000 miles on the odom- eter better have your serv- ice man run a check on coil condition. 6. Spark plugs . . . If the plugs are nearing the 10,000-mile mark, they should be replaced before the weather turns cold as worn out plugs are prob- ably the biggest single factor in hard starting. It is also a good idea to have your mechanic check the engine with a timing light. Out of time engines not only are much harder to start but lose much of the efficiency and per- formance they were in- tended to deliver. TIMBER ! ! ! ! A piece of 4 x 4 x 12" lumber could come in handy as a wheel chock should you have to change a flat tire. It will fit snugly behind the spare, too. For all your insurance needs.., we're here to help. Commercial Insurance, Homeowner, Farmowner, AUTO, Boat, Health & Life, Pension Plans and Mutual Funds. You'll smile with Safeco. 506 Franklin St. R. Craig Chapman, Associate Shelton 426-3357 We'll get your car ready for another Mason County winter. Complete CAR SERVICE PLUS New Huth Custom ffler Tailpipe Machine We can match any muffler and tailpipe. Made right here at Marv's. Welded or clamped. Speedy installation. Prices to fit your needs. Guaranteed for workmanship or defects. r Fire Sale. r Every tire in stock I nowot / / I _ , / / 24-Hour Towing / Z.t I I I I t Includes Mounting J L Licensed&Bonded J Fifth & Railroad (Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends) 426-8641 Page S-4 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, October 2, 19/b a~! ot aaq~!ms p~.zaaa~lo tool -!w ~ o#7!- ,a.,'rodm, jro uora ~.L~& lctm.~emttX ~tt~ Motorcycle rXdlng ~s ~ about the most exhUarat- ing form of transportation available today. And in these times of fluctuating fuel supplies and ever higher prices, it certainly is the most economical form of motoring. Yet, when I see some of the personal equipment worn by motorcyclists rid- Lag along the highways and expressways of the nation and some of their maneuvers, it positively terrifies me. You may think that is a peculiar statement com- ing from a guy who, on two wheels, has been clocked through the traps of Daytona (Fla.) Inter- national Speedway at just over 190 miles an hour in tests for Yamaha. I want that helmet, the best available.., and a lot more. Also, I want that light turned on because of the visibility factor, even at high noon on the bright- est of days. You'd be sur- prised how often its beam is the only thing that will capture the attention of a motorist ahead, letting ~T ~wqa~lt~, m,m~aA ~| ,yo~x ate god--It to tA~e t~e highways and ~treets. 1. A top-quallty helmet, of course, preferably of the full-fare variety and with a strong shield. Sun- glasses or the skin on your forehead aren't going to protect you from that stone or metal bolt that may be kicked square in- to your face by the tire from the car in front. 2. Heavy shoes or boots to offer proper foot and ankle protection for any eventuality you may en- counter. These could be of the lace-up or buckle type used in motocross or trials riding. They have been perfected for motor- cycling safety. (I shudder to recall it but do you know, I once saw a guy riding our freeway in sandals? ) 3. Strong, supple gloves that afford protection to the hands, yet enable you to operate with the neces- sary freedom of your con- trois. 4. Heavy pants and a durable jacket of some sort that will protect the legs and arms from those things that may be kicked h; B on the muffler, tailpipe, exhaust pipe and labor! (For as long as you own your car) Price as low as For most American compact cars. - Fast, free estimates on all types of exhaust systems * Made. right here in Shelton * Best guarantee anywhere * Lowest price * Fast installation " ! e 1725 Olympic Highway $. Phone for free estimate! aaioe or. Jno lIV:_9 1t_/10.,t a~nstmeu~ *m gl~e ~ou an even better cushion in the matter of safety. An example of the lat- ter: on a well-traveled thoroughfare, always stay caused by o11 ~A91~lug from co~nUesa.e~rs. It also offers the best vislblllty from a "defen- sive" standpoint, That mo- torist In front of you has ~k sl¢le ot ~ae ~. ~l~lom does he have one on the right. Thus, your vls|bUity factor is better to the left of center of your lane. |e • inancln, new car at your APR upto . for a good deal in financing -- join your credit union, all residents of Mason County eligible Mason Comty Federal Credit Unim. 521 ldlrmd Avemm. 426-1601 Thursday, October 2, 1975 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Page S-9