

From the Archives with Doug Nye
Chapter averse Bygone British club racing has anecdotes enough to fill several books, but will anybody ever write one? Too many car books are just a waste of trees. Many…
THE LAYSTALL MOTOR ENGINEERING WORKS, LTD.
ON the Laystall Stand at Olympia will be shown examples of the Company’s products and Special Motor Repairs, including : New Crankshafts and Camshafts, Crankshaft and Camshaft Grinding, Cylinder Grinding and oversize pistons, De Luxe Lightweight Cast Iron Pistons, Laystall Process for repair of Scored Cylinders, Gears and Helical Bevels, Welding.
Crankshafts are made not only as single replacements, but also on-a production basis, a feature of all Laystall crankshafts being perfect balance. Various specimens are shown, also special crankshafts and camshafts for racing cars.
Samples of reground cylinders will be on view, together with different types of Laystall De Luxe Lightweight Cast-Iron Pistons—the lightest cast iron pistons made, and at the same time the strongest.
The newest Laystall illustrated booklet, dealing with the Company’s various activities, including Engine Overhauling, etc., will be available at the Stand.