HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1968-12-12, Page 11The h■-___ ■-- Which Became _ -_ovember ist, 1968J
Wirteratn A
Requires That Every Automobile Bought Or h void. in Ontario
MUST PASS a Mechanical Fitness Test as outlined
° +� below. OnIy
mechanically fit can a "Fitness Certificate" be issued.
To Be, Automobile
Checked: Rejected If:
1.
BODYWORK,
LAMPS AND
REFLECTORS
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(a) -Any bumper is not' securely mounted..
(b) -Any bumper, fender, molding or any other sheet metal has
broken, bent or sharp edge that still out in such a way as to be a
hazard to other road users or pedestrians.
(c) -=Any fender Cas been removed or Aruck,mud• flap is missing.
(d) -Any filler cap is missing or insecure,
(e) -Any door does not close securely.
(f) -The hood latch does` not hold the hood securely, or the
safety catch (in the case of a- front opening hood) is •missing or
'inoperative
(g) -Any lens is missing in ' whole or in part, or is incorrectly
installed. -
(h) -Any lamp is not securely mounted.
(i) -Any headlamp is coated with a coloured lacquer.
(j) -Any lamp is modified by the attachment to the lamp or to
the» vehicle of any device which reduces the brightness of the
light. .,F•
(k) -Any reflex reflector is broken, missing, defective, • or
incorrectly or .insecurely installed.
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(a) -Any return springis damaged aged or missing.
2 (b)—Any component is missing; damaged, worn, or out of
ENG •E . adjustment so as to prevent the engine speed dropping to idle
CO PARTME.NT' with the transmission in » neutral, when the accelerator - pedal is
released.
(c) -The power steering drive belt is worn, cut, glazed, frayed or
slack.
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MIRRORS
AND -
SEATING
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GLAZING
MATERIALS
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WINDSHIELD
WIPER AND
DEFROSTER
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LIGHTING
EQUIPMENT
OPERATION
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STEERING
COLUMN
AND HORN
(d) -The fluid level in any clutch.
or brake system reservoir is
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below the specified fill level.
(e) -The brake master cylinder shows evidence of leakage, or
cylinder rod is improperly adjusted.,
(f) -The horn is loose on its mounting.
- (g) --The steering box shows any looseness in its mounting to the
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body or frame, or has any nut or bolt missing.
(h) -The steering shaft coupling or spline is insecure.
T ; : ('I' -Any egcuun'i` hose; `'tub* be conn do is l restricted, ,, r, r � p Baking, restr' , ,
1-'°71%..r tl „ted, ed er ..brotaih, rubbing a9u • stir r'e` ''Z
or missing ,
- ng clamp or support • ..,,.^`°° • ;,
(j) -The vacuum pump air cleaner is not clean.
(k) -Any vacuum piston packing, valve or diaphragm
any other com p ra9m is leaking; or
ironent
(a) -Any mirror is not securely mounted.
(b) -Any mirror it cracked or broken or has any reduction in
reflecting surface due to deterioration of the silvering.
(c) -The inside rear view mirror has been removed, except on
vehicles ,having no rear window or a rear window permanently
obstructed by body.
(d) -Any seat - is not securely mounted or does not, maintain
position or adjustment
IN ADDITION TO REJECTS (a) TO (d) ABOVE, REJECT
»COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IF:
(e) -A left outside mirror is not fitted.
(f) -A right outside mirror is not fitted -on a vehicle having no rear
window or rear window that may be obstructed by body or
load.
(a) -Any opaque material (wood, cardboard, etc.) is fitted in
place of glazing in the windshield or in either front side window
at the driver's left and right.
(b) -Any glazing material (including rear window) is crazed or
discoloured, or has any exposed sharp edge, or has part missing.
(c) -The windshield has any star, or crack running from edge to
edge, in the area swept by the driver's wiper blade. b •
(a) -The windshield wiper has been removed.
1b) -All wiper arms do not move over the fullrange of travel.
(c) -The wiper arms stall when the engine is accelerated.
(d) -Any wiper blade is missing, badly worn or deteriorated 'so as
to impair its effectiveness.
(e) -The° defroster system if fitted does not deliver air to the
windshield.
(al -Any filament in any _ bulb or unit does not produce normal
light output when switched to the appropriate "ON" position.
(b) -The turn -signal lamp flasher unit if fitted does not operate
properly; or the turn -signal indicator lamp does not flash.
(c) -The beam of any dipping headlamp does not switch
correctly.
(d) -The upper beam indicator lamp if fitted does not Tight or
does not indicate properly.
(e) -Any headlamp shutter or retracting headlamp fails tdoperate
over the full range of movement.
(a) -The steering column shows any looseness in its mounting to
the body.
(b) -Any bolt or nut is missing from the mounting.
(c) -The steering column energy absorbing section if fitted is -
damaged.
(d) -The horn operating mechanism is not functioning properly:
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w - en the automobile:»has been proven
The certificate -con be issued byy a licensed mechanic only.
To Be Automobile
Checkecl: Rejected. If:
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STEERING . .
WHEEL SPLAY
AND
JAMMING
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SERVICE
BRAKE
OPERATION
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T PARKING
BRAKE
OPERATION
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FRONT
SUSPENSION
MISALIGNMENT
AND WEAR
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STEERING _
LINKAGE
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TIRES
(a) -The free movement of the steering wheel with no movement
of the front wheels exceeds 2 inches, or 4. inches in the case of:
commercial vehicle, measured at the steering • wheel rim with the
front wheels in the straight ahead position.
(b) -The front wheels fail to turn from full right to full left and
back» again without ; artiming, fouling or roughness of the
mechanism.
(a) -The pedal pad has been removed, or • is badly worn or
insecure.
(b) -Any pedal or an Cher component is binding or has high
friction. "
(c) -Any pedal lever es1isaligned or improperly positioned.
(d) -Hard pedal° condition is present, or the pedal free travel is
les than 1 inch.
(e) -Less than 1/5 of'kthe total .available pedal travel remains
(passenger car) or the; pedal is less than 2 inches above the
floorboards (commercial vehicle) whenthe pedal ,is depressed
under moderate foot for*, -
(f) -The pedal moves slowly toward applied position while firm
foot force is maintained on it for 1 minute. .
(g) -The pedal shows no tendency to fall away from the foot as
the engine is re -started while foot force is .maintained on the
pedal, in the vacuum system.test. -
(h) -The .brake" failure warning tight is inoperative on a vehicle
with dual braking. ; . -
(il-The brake failure warning light comes on when a brake pedal
force of 40-60 •pounds (manual) or 15-20 pounds (power) is
applied, with the ignition switch on.
IN ADDITION TO REJECTS (a) TO..- (i) ABOVE, REJECT
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES 'F: . -
(j) -The rod stroke or chamber travel at any wheel, of an air - or
vacuum - mechanical' system or hydraulic power cluster from
fully released to fully applied exceeds 75 per cent of the
maximum allowable. a
(k) -Any axle fitted with brake drums and shoes is so set up as to
render the brakes inoperative. '
(a) -The mechanism whent
se lbitt.':not harid-bdd! : the fully
applied position fails to hold the vehicle fhirAg •
d!'i�n� ins, with A <<��
the vehicle stationary and the engine at a »light throttles setting for
a few seconds only.
(b) -The mechanism•in'the .off position fails toreleasethe brakes
fully.
To Be Autofliobile
Checked: Rejectecl
13 (k) -Any front tire is worn 1ac ofthan 4/32 WO els suffic' y forTIRES' tread to remain, rn any-: fwd adjacent major
alor' treed -molded grooves:
(1) -Any dual tire' pair is in contact with each other, or', offer in
overall diameter by more than 1h inch.
(m) -Total load capacity of tires is less than licensed load
vehicle. limit
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WHEELS
AND, HUBS
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.BRAKES
—
DRUMS. AND
DISCS ,
(a) -The front wheels are visibly out of alignment -
(b) -Any non -load carrying ball joint shows perceptible
movement
Cc) -Either front wheel has excessive rocking play about 'a
horizontal axis, in the case of ball joints.
(d) -Either front wheel has rocking play about a horizontal axis
in eiccess of the following figures, in the case of king pins:
Wheel Size
16 inch and under Play
over 16 inch and including 18 inch '/. rrtc
over 18- inch i 3/8 inch
measured at the tire sidewall.
• %. inch
(47; Either front wheel has excessive vertical (up and down) play
between lower control arm and spindle.
(al -Either front wheel has play about avertical axis in excess of:
Wheel Size • .Play
16 inches and under % inch
over 16 inch and including 18 inch ' 3/8 inch
over 18 inch '4 inch
measured at the tire sidewall.
(b) -The front wheels fail to turn smoothly when manipulated.
(c) -Tile high g spot of the steering box is not in the wheats straight
ahead position.
(a) -Any tire is worn sufficiently for the tread wear indicators to
contact the road, or for Tess than 2/32' inch of tread to remain, in
any two adjacent major tread -molded grooves.
(b) -Any tire has exposed cord at worn spots.
(c) -Any tire has cuts or snags deep enough to expose the cords.
(d) -Any tire has any abnormal visible bump, .bulge or knot
apparently related to tread or sidewall separation or failure, or
partial failure of the tire structure including bead areas.
lei -Any tire has been regrooved or recut below the original new
,tire groove depth, except tires specially designed for such
ecutting and marked as such. •
(f) -Any tire is of a smaller size than that marked on the vehicle
0-''• -placard, or is sufficiently oversize as to contact body structure.
(g) -Any studded tire has fewer than % the number of studs of
the corresponding tire on the same axle.
(h) -A mixture of radial-ply and bias -ply tires is fitted.
(i) -Any tire valve is not in good condition.
(j) -Any tire is under -inflated or fails to maintain the correct air
pressure. ° -
IN ADDI•i ION i O REJECTS (a) MTO (j), REJECT
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IF:
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BRAKES --
FRICTION
MATERIALS
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BRAKES— .
-"HtYDRAUhIG-
AND- MECHANICAL
COMPONENTS
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CHASSIS
FRAME AND
UNDERBODY
COMPONENTS
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EXHAUST
MUFFLER AND
PIPING
2U
FUEL SYSTEM,
DRIVE SHAFT
AND
U -JOINTS
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HEADLAMP
AIM
(al -Any bolt, lug, stud, spacer lock ring or nut *defectives esifectivey •
loose or missing.-
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issing.(b)--Arty wheel is bent, cracked or otherwise damp
sufficiently to affect the safe operation of the vehicle.
(c) -Any wheel , bearing is. worn .or. damaged :or, shows "play.:
between the brake drum and the back plate, or betweeil: the brake
disc and the caliper.
(a) --Any drum or disc has any external crack, or. ta•
cks on the
friction surface other than normal heat check :cracks, which reach'`�
an edge of the dru a or periphery of the disc. ,
(b) -Any drum or Ise has mechanical damage to thin,Makin
surface. -
(a) -Any bonded '..lining is thinner than 1/32 inch' whim; measured
at the thinnest point,
(b) -Any riveted or bolted lining surface is within 1/64 inch
any rivet or bolt head.
(c) -Any wire backing is visible in friction serfage -
(d) -Any disc pad is worn below 1/32" inch thickness
measured at the thinnest point f,
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(e) -Any rivet Or bolt is loose or missing.
(f) -Arty brake .lining is broken, cracked or loose on the
pad, or worn so as to indicate an out -of round drum or 1�
shoe.
(g) -Any lining or pad friction surface is contaminated or
(a) -Any wheel cylinder shows evidence of•leakage.
(b) -Any wheel cylinder Piston is incorrectly connected to
brake shoes.
(c)-Anyhydraulic hese or tube is abrad!rd IMOOng ,,restr l,'.
crihti T' cracked • Or broken, YUbbing against - - -
illiTi
damaged or missing clamp or support'
(d) -Any connection is leaking.
(e) -Any brake line isfouledby an extra shock absorbs
(f) -Any mechanical part is misaligned, badly worn, broken .or
missing.
(g) -Any » pull cable is badly worn, stretched or frayed, or :not
operating freely. ,
(h) -The parking brake disc or facing is broken„or badly worn.
,la) -Any chassis frame member is cracked or any chassis frame rivet is loose. ,
(b) -The floor pan is perforated by rust or other damage.
(c) -Any seat» belt anchorage is not secure in a vehicle equipped
with seat belts. °
(d) -Any spring, shaclSle, u -bolt, centre -bolt, shock -absorber,
radius rod or stabilizer link is loose, bent, broken, disconnected
or missing; or air bag suspension is leaking, flat, or inoperative. °
(e) -The rear axle is tracking improperly so as to affect control of•
the vehicle.
(0 -Any steering mechanismiink shows dame
ge, repaired damage'
or the steering mechanism has been modified so as to affect the
proper"steering of the vehicle. •
(g) -Any nut, bolt or cotter pin is loose, worn or missing.
(`h) -There is excessive fluid leakage from power steering system.
(i) -Any steering linkage joint shows excessive wear when the
Pitman arm is manipulated.
(al -Any component of the system is missing, perforated, patched
or not securely mounted.
(b) -Any joint or seam leaks (as indicated »by exhaust gas or
noise).
(c) -Any component is causing charring or other heat damage to
any wiring, fuel line or combustible material of the vehicle.
(al -Any mounting or attachment of tank or file) line is insecure.
(b) -Any leakage is present at ally point in the system.
(c) -The drive shaft or any U -joint is,darpaged or has any loose;
missing, or damaged bolt.
(a) -The gradua , • n of the mechanical aimer is higher than 'r4
down, or low an 3% down; or is left of straight ahead or more
than 4 to the right.
(b) -The top edge of the lower beam high-intensity zone is more
than 2 inches above or below the horizontal centre -line of the
lamp; or the left edge of the lower beam high intensityzone is to
the left of the vertical centre -line of the lamp, or more than 6
inches to the right
(c) -The centre of the upper beam high-intensity zone is above
the horizontal centre -line of the lamp, or more than 4 inches
below; -or is more than 6 inches to the left or right of the vertical
the lamp.
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' castle -line of
The 'Following Dealers Have Presented
. This Condensation Of The New ew Mechanical»
Fitness" Law
McGI»»»E Auto Electric
JOSEPHINE ST.
PHONE 357-1416 •
McCLURE MOTORS
CRAWFORD MOTORS
JOSEPHINE ST. PHONE 357-3862
JOSEPHINE ST. PHONE 359760
VERN'S TEXACO
JOSEPHINE ST. PHONE 37-3380
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PHONE 3574714
BRIDGE MOTORS
JOSEPHINE ST.
PHONE 3574460