Nearly there, 90% done

The articles from the ToolBox in Naylor News from 1994 to 2010 have been scanned and are loadable for you to read.  2010 to present day will have to wait until I can get copies of the NN.

There are some blanks which again will be completed once I can get the relevant Naylor News.

With such a repetitive job stretching over many months there will inevitably be errors.  If you find any please notify me, via the email address below.

The reference to NL refers to Naylor Newsletter which I don’t have, so they are not available to download

On the page column the occassional IFC refers to Inside Front Cover.

Please Note

The contents are suggestions from individual members past and present and not recommendations from the Naylor Car Club and all work should be carried out by a trained mechanic.

Got a mechanical problem with your Naylor, search the archives for a fix

When its completed you will be able to by clicking on the subject heading to the right and load the article from the ToolBox section of the Naylor News.

Help is always on hand at info.naylorcarclub@gmail.com

Always gathers a crowd of on lookers

Steve Allen

A-Engine

A …… Engine Links

The list below are the subject headings of articles from the Toolbox section of the Naylor News that deal with issues regarding the Engine.

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CATEGORY NN No DATE PAGE TOPIC
A 1 Jan-94 3 Cam belt replacement – interval
A 3 Aug-94 13 Rocker cover oil leak
A 5 Apr-95 20 Cam belt replacement
A 5 Apr-95 20 Replacement of cooling hoses
A 5 Apr-95 24 Condensation caused by short running
A 8 Apr-96 28 Engine tune/points gap
A 11 Apr-97 9 SU Carburettor how it works
A 11 Apr-97 13 Engine Mounts
A 11 Apr-97 16-20 Converstion to unleaded. Removal of head
A 11 Apr-97 20 Cost of head conversion to uunlead petrol
A 11 Apr-97 20 Engine Tuning
A 12 Aug-97 20 Engine Mounts changing
A 13 Dec-97 23 Timing belt thoughts
A 15 Aug-96 16 Getting the best out of your engine
A NL Oct-98  Unleaded and its use in O series engine
A 18 Aug-99 25 How to avoid dropping things into the engine
A 20 Apr-00 18 Lead free conversion experience
A 46 Dec-08 28 Throtte Cable Part No FS0276
A 55 Dec-11 23 VDO oil pressure guage replacement
A 45 Aug-08 15 Accelerator cables, where to get them remade
AC 44 Apr-08 15 Lubricating Spark Plugs before fitting
A 61 Dec-13 29 Heater pipes

 

B-Fuel

B …… Fuel Links

 

The list below are the subject headings of articles from the Toolbox section of the Naylor News that deal with issues regarding Fuel.

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CATEGORY NN No DATE PAGE TOPIC
B 5 Apr-95 24 Damage caused by not warming engine up
B 7 Dec-95 27 Replacement of original type of Fuel Pump
B NL Oct-96 Goodbye leaded fuel
B 11 Apr-97 8 Damage caused by Unleaded fuel
B 11 Apr-97 10 Timing
B 12 Aug-97 18 Exhaust System performance improvment
B 12 Aug-97 19 Unleaded conversion-update
B 13 Dec-97 17 On fitting a replacement stainless steel exhaust
B 13 Dec-97 24 What to do when your petrol pump fouls the servo pipe
B NL Feb-98 Fuel tank restoration
B 15 Aug-96 20-21 Adjustment of Fuel tank sender unit
B 15 Aug-96 23 Options for dealing with changing to unleaded fuel
B 21 Aug-00 24-28 Curing an exhaust problem on the move
B 22 Aug-00 40-41 Fire Risk from petrol vapour
B 25 Dec-01 Fuel-Vaporisation
B 32 Apr-04 15 Powerplus unleaded fuel conditioner
B 33 Aug-04 17 Dangers of fuel leaks
B 33 Aug-04 19 Oil leaking from fuel pump
B 34 Dec-04 20 Mike Lynds fire catastrophe
B 43 Dec-07 17 Orginal stainless steel exhaust
B 44 Apr-08 11 O series engines and unleaded fuel
B 45 Aug-08 15 Use of ethanol in petrol
B 46 Dec-08 19 Fuels, volatility and Octane quality
B 47 Apr-09 20 Alcohol in fuel
B 48 Aug-09 25 Ethanol in petrol
B 49 Dec-09 29 Ethanol in fuel
B 53 Apr-11 13 Fitting an electric fuel pump
B 54 Aug-11 23 Naylor/HutsonSS exhausts
B 56 Apr-12 15 Accelerator cables
B 56 Apr-12 16 Fuel pipes
B 57 Aug-12 26 Fuel pipes
B 60 Aug-13 28 Fuel pipes
B 60 Aug-13 28 Possible reasons for fuel pipe repair
B 61 Dec-13 29 Fuel pipes

 

C-ignition

C …… Ignition Links

The list below are the subject headings of articles from the Toolbox section of the Naylor News that deal with issues regarding the Ignition

 

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CATEGORY NN No DATE PAGE TOPIC
C 5 Apr-95 20 Replacement of ignition cables
C 5 Apr-95 20 Immobiliser- hidden on some cars
C 11 Apr-97 10 Fuel Starvation
C 15 Aug-96 3 Incorrect ignition timing
C 28 Dec-02 19 Tapered fit spark plugs
C 32 Apr-04 10 Ignition problems plug gaps
C 34 Dec-04 21 Lumenition kits and part nos
C 36 Aug-05 18 Fitting magnetronic electronic ignition

D -cooling

D …… Cooling  Links

The list below are the subject headings of articles from the Toolbox section of the Naylor News that deal with issues regarding the Cooling system.

 

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CATEGORY NN No DATE PAGE TOPIC
D 5 Apr-95 6 Thermostats
D 6 Aug-95 24 Cooling water expansionbottle damage
D 7 Dec-95 25 Thermostat experiments-“the brass tap”
D 8 Apr-96 5 Engine temperature tests- goodbye to the brass tap
D 8 Apr-96 18-21 Radiator removal
D 10 Dec-96 18-20 Replacng the radiator
D 10 Dec-96 27 Thermostats- selection, removal & refitting
D 14 Apr-98 26 Heat insulation for cockpit
D NL Feb-00 8 Coolant for life
D NL Feb-00 8 Radiator fluid for life
D 32 Apr-04 9 Cooling problems, water wetter
D 36 Aug-05 17 Overheating and how to avoid it
D 37 Dec-05 23 Thermostat removal to lower running temperature
D 37 Dec-05 24 Different Radiator expansion bottles
D 41 Apr-07 21 Thermostat housings removing a broen housing
D 42 Aug-07 19 Making the therostat housing
D 42 Aug-07 20 Overheating and how to avoid it
D 43 Dec-07 18 Re-coring radiators to avoid overheating
D 44 Apr-08 15 Thermostat treatment
D 44 Apr-08 15 Dangers of not siting the overflow tank carefully
D 50 Apr-10 27 Antifreeze fears
D 53 Apr–11 13 Silicon radiator hose sets
D 54 Aug-11 24 Removing thermostat and using water wetter

E-Clutch

E …… Clutch Links

The list below are the subject headings of articles from the Toolbox section of the Naylor News that deal with issues regarding the Clutch.

 

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CATEGORY NN No DATE PAGE TOPIC
E 1 Jan-94 IFC Warning- Clutch sticking
E 2 Apr-94 3 Freeing sticking clutch
E 3 Aug-94 11 Comment on sticking clutch
E 3 Aug-94 15 Changing the clutch plate
E 6 Aug-95 26 Another solution to the sticking clutch
E 14 Aug-95 20-21 Even more on sticking clutch
E 15 Aug-96 26 Alan Stainforth’s thought on sticking clutch problem
E 28 Dec-02 19 Clutch judder at the seasons beginning, rust removal
E 40 Dec-06 25 Fitting the correct green spring clutch plate
E 40 Apr-07 3 Relining clutch plates
E 43 Dec-07 19 Releasing a seized clutch
E 44 Apr-08 15 Sticking clutch
E 46 Dec-08 22 Leaking clutch slave clyinders and their replacement

F-Gearbox

F…… Gearbox

The list below are the subject headings of articles from the Toolbox section of the Naylor News that deal with issues regarding the Gearbox.

 

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CATEGORY NN No DATE PAGE TOPIC
F 4 Dec-94 18 How to avoid damaging reverse gear
F 8 Apr-96 28 Gearbox oil problems
F 22 Dec-00 10 Fitting a five speed gear box
F 23 Apr-01 32 Gearbox rebuilder for TF
F 44 Apr-08 23 Fitting a Ford gearbox replacement
F 57 Aug-12 26 Gearbox repairer
F 61 Dec-13 29-30 Gearbox noisy 1st gear

H-Rear axle

H…… Rear Axle

The list below are the subject headings of articles from the Toolbox section of the Naylor News that deal with issues regarding the Rear Axle.

 

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CATEGORY NN No DATE PAGE TOPIC
H 6 Aug-95 18 Adjusting rear axle position
H 8 Apr-96 11 Photo of rear os suspension mounted without body
H 8 Apr-96 28 Rear axle oil change
H 12 Aug-97 26 Rear axle alignment
H 15 Aug-96 18 Replacement of rear wheel bearings
H 16 Dec-98 6 Experiment with ear suspension spring rate
H 36 Aug-05 17 Strange noises from rear
H 47 Apr-09 12 Fitting a higher ratio Differential in back axle
H 66 Aug-15 32 Rear Axle repairs

J-Steering

J…… Steering

The list tbelow are the subject headings of articles from the Toolbox section of the Naylor News that deal with issues regarding Steering.

 

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CATEGORY NN No DATE PAGE TOPIC
J 13 Dec-97 21 Removing the Steering wheel-a tool for the job

K-Front suspension

K…… Suspension

The below are the subject headings of articles from the Toolbox section of the Naylor News that deal with issues regarding the Suspension.

 

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CATEGORY NN No DATE PAGE TOPIC
K 8 Apr-96 11 Photo of front OS suspension mounted in chassis
K 10 Dec-96 20 Front wheel bearings
K 10 Dec-96 23 Thoughts on Anti-roll bar
K NL Feb-97 Purpose of the anti-roll bar
K 56 Apr-12 16 Checking front suspension
K 65 Apr-15 18 Checking front suspension
K 65 Apr-15 18-22 Front suspension bushes

L-Shock Absorbers

L…… Shock Absorbers

The below are the subject headings of articles from the Toolbox section of the Naylor News that deal with issues regarding the Gearbox.

 

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CATEGORY NN No DATE PAGE TOPIC
L 4 Dec-94 21 About springs and shocks
L 6 Aug-95 1 Discussion of replacement for rear shocs
L NL Jun-96 Front shoc development
L 12 Aug-97 8 Rear Dampers- a fitting odyssey
L 26 Apr-02 29 Fitting AVO shock absorbers
L 26 Apr-02 23 AVO shock absorbers data & dimensions
L 27 Aug-02 17 Fitting front dampers

M- Brakes

M…… Brakes

The list below are the subject headings of articles from the Toolbox section of the Naylor News that deal with issues regarding the Brakes.

 

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CATEGORY NN No DATE PAGE TOPIC
M 4 Dec-94 21 Pedal mod for tall drivers
M 4 Dec-94 21 Seat mod for tall drivers
M 4 Dec-94 21 Pedal/floor mod for tall drivers
M 4 Aug-97 26 Fun with front callipers
M 15 Aug-96 18 How to get at the hand brake adjster
M 16 Dec-98 17 Kevlar green stuff “Clean” brake pads
M 33 Aug-04 19 Pedal Adjustments
M 45 Aug-08 19 Slave Clyinders
M 53 Apr-11 13 Rear brake clyinders

N-Electric

N…… Electrics Links

The below are the subject headings of articles from the Toolbox section of the Naylor News that deal with issues regarding Electrics.

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CATEGORY NN No DATE PAGE TOPIC
N 4 Dec-94 22 Footwell light improvement
N 5 Apr-95 23 Immobiliser operation
N 6 Aug-95 16 Brake light failure
N 6 Aug-95 17 Alternator removal/replacement
N 6 Aug-95 17 Replacement dashbard switches
N NL Feb-96 Winter storage problems
N 8 Apr-96 3-4 Fuse box relay failure
N 8 Apr-96 24 Battery charging thro’ cigarette lighter
N 8 Apr-96 26 Immobilliser spares
N 8 Apr-96 27 Horn failure and replacement
N 8 Apr-96 27 Supplier of replacement horns
N 10 Dec-96 25 Optional indicator warning unit
N 10 Dec-96 26 Battery Iolation switch
N 13 Dec-97 24 Some electrical problems and their solutions
N 14 Apr-98 23-25 Fitting  indicator buzzer and further fun with electrics
N NL Jun-98 Checking the alternator drive belt tension
N 16 Dec-98 19-20 How not to find an elecrical fault
N 17 Apr-99 18 Re-routing the speedo cable to avoid risk of damage
N 21 Aug-00 23 A cautionary tale about fitting rear light bulbs
N 0 Aug-03 15 Naylor twin horns, problems
N 39 Apr-06 17 Part nos. for various electrical switches
N 39 Aug-06 20 Hazard warning switch part numbers
N 56 Apr-12 15 Headlight upgrade
N 57 Aug-12 26 Lucas light fittings
N 61 Dec-13 31-31 Replacment of brake light switch
N 64 Dec-14 29 Brake light switch

O-wheels

O…… Wheel Links

The list below are the subject headings of articles from the Toolbox section of the Naylor News that deal with issues regarding the Wheels.

 

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CATEGORY NN No DATE PAGE TOPIC
O 48 Aug-09 24 Wheel spinner from Andy Raynor
O 51 Aug-10 18 Uniroyal Rallye 380 tyres
O 3 Aug-94 11 Tyre pressures
O 5 Apr-95 3 Wheel development- maintenance
O 5 Apr-95 21-22 Wheel maintenance- from Naylor Bros.
O 8 Apr-96 26 Tyre rotaion to ensure even wear
O NL Oct-96 Broken spokes
O 11 Apr-97 27 Tyre support for use during prolnged storage
O 11 Apr-97 28 Wheel Badges- fixing
O 12 Aug-97 26-28 Wheel Badges- fixing the centre boss
O 13 Dec-97 24 Maintenace of chrome wheels
O 18 Aug-99 24 Broken wheel spoke survey
O 20 Apr-00 19 Replacement Tyres
O 22 Jan-00 40 Replacement Tyres
O 25 Dec-01 47-48 Jacking lift points
O 27 Aug-02 17 Problems with Chrome wheels
O 28 Dec-02 19 Keeping wire wheels in good order
O 35 Apr-05 23 Fitting splined wheel hubs
O 43 Dec-07 18 Dangers of running old tyres
O 44 Apr-08 10 Dangers of running old tyres
O 57 Aug-12 27 Wire Wheel maintenance
O 65 Apr-15 22 Wheel refurbishment

P-Lubrication

P…… Lubrication

The list below are the subject headings of articles from the Toolbox section of the Naylor News that deal with issues regarding Lubrication.

 

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CATEGORY NN No DATE PAGE TOPIC
P 47 Apr-09 19 Correct car Lubricants

Q-Tools

Q…… Tools

The list below are the subject headings of articles from the Toolbox section of the Naylor News that deal with issues regarding Tools.

 

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CATEGORY NN No DATE PAGE TOPIC
Q 8 Apr-96 26 Tips on the use of Tools

R-Body

R …… Body  Links

The list below are the subject headings of articles from the Toolbox section of the Naylor News that deal with issues regarding the Body.

 

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CATEGORY NN No DATE PAGE TOPIC
R 3 Aug-94 13 Side Screen stowage
R 3 Aug-94 15 Seat damage due to hood frame
R 3 Aug-94 15 Side Screen adjustment
R 5 Apr-95 6 Pedal modifications
R 5 Apr-95 7 Front and rear mud flaps
R 6 Aug-95 21 Photo of early identification plate
R 6 Aug-95 20 Explanation of build plate
R 6 Aug-95 26 Putting the hood up single handed
R 8 Apr-96 11 Photo of drivers footwell modification
R 8 Apr-96 27 Equipment stowage
R 10 Dec-96 26 How to stop door rattle
R 10 Dec-96 28 Fitting an additional cubby hole
R 11 Apr-97 28 Door catch rattle-another solution
R 12 Aug-97 21-24 Repainting your car
R 14 Apr98 21 Do the doors stay open when they should-a solution
R 14 Apr-98 25 Changing the windscreen-almost
R 14 Apr-98 27 Rear bumper made of 6 bits
R NL Jun-98 Scratch removal from side screens
R 15 Aug-96 24 Hood sealant
R 26 Apr-02 32 Making a rear suitcase holder
R 30 Aug-03 16 Fitting new wings – fibre glass
R 30 Aug-03 23 Miantaining soft tops
R 30 Aug-03 19 Badge bar extensions
R 32 Apr-04 9 Side screen fractures
R 32 Apr-04 21 Removing a Naylor Dash Board
R 34 Dec-04 21 Tonneau cover manuafcturer
R 35 Apr-05 20 Making rally plate holders
R 41 Apr-07 19 Re fettling the dashboard
R 45 Aug-08 11 Paint legistration
R 45 Aug-08 16 Fitting new carpets
R 47 Apr-09 7 Fitting out car interior
R 48 Aug-09 25 Paint availability
R 49 Dec-09 27 Cellulose painting
R 49 Dec-09 27 A laminated windscreen, cut to size and cheap
R 50 Apr-10 27 Another laminated windscreen
R 52 Dec-10 6 Restoration by JR
R 53 Apr-11 8 Naylor restoration by BWD
R 55 Dec-11 24 Epoxy mastic chassis paint
R 54 Aug-11 10 Notes on restoration BWD
R 57 Aug12 26 Polishing & Waxing a naylor
R 57 Aug-12 27 Hood frame
R 57 Aug-12 27 Leather seat renovation
R 57 Aug-12 27 Windscreen replacement
R 59 Apr-13 19 Refurbishing Naylor seats

S-Chassis

S…… Chassis

The list below are the subject headings of articles from the Toolbox section of the Naylor News that deal with issues regarding the Chassis.

 

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CATEGORY NN No DATE PAGE TOPIC
S 17 Apr-99 Lifting procedures and safety notes

T-heater/Instruments/Wipers

T…… Heater, Instruments and Wipers

The list below are the subject headings of articles from the Toolbox section of the Naylor News that deal with issues regarding the Heater, Instruments amd Wipers.

 

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CATEGORY NN No DATE PAGE TOPIC
T 8 Apr-96 25 Windscreen rubber adjustment
T 12 Aug-97 19 Wiper Replacement
T 13 Dec-97 34 Replacement wiper blades
T 18 Aug-99 25 Following damage due to leaking windscreen washer
T 20 Apr-00 18 Replacement Speedo cable
T 25 Dec-01 16 The anti leg boiler valve
T 30 Aug-03 19 Speedo cables routing
T 61 Dec13 27 Speedo cable
T 62 Apr-14 27 Replacement speedo cables

V-Accessories

V…… Accessories

The list below are the subject headings of articles from the Toolbox section of the Naylor News that deal with issues regarding Accessories.

 

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CATEGORY NN No DATE PAGE TOPIC
V 4 Dec-94 24 Construction of Vechile Identification Number VIN
V 10 Dec-96 9-11 Tech spec comparison MGTF and Naylor TF
V 11 Apr-97 9 Information on thread/bolts
V 11 Apr-97 23-25 The story behind the Naylor
V 11 Apr-97 27 Cleanling and polishing around the car
V 6 Aug-95 23 Cubby box lock
V 8 Apr-96 26 Fitting a fire extinguisher
V 10 Dec-96 20 Tips for using Hammerite
V 10 Dec-96 26 Indicator warning unit-circuit diagram
V 16 Dec-98 23-24 Moddified luggage rack
V 18 Aug-99 24 Passenger foot rest
V 21 Aug-00 22 Problems with luggage rack
V 23 Apr-01 32 Reversing & rear fog light-a better location

Y-suppliers

Y…… Suppliers

The list below are the subject headings of articles from the Toolbox section of the Naylor News that deal with issues regarding to Supliers.

 

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CATEGORY NN No DATE PAGE TOPIC
Y 4 Dec-94 18 Supplier- trim bits catalogue
Y 4 Dec-94 18 Supplier-hard to get bits catalogue
Y 4 Dec-94 23 Supplier-Car cover
Y 5 Apr-95 11 Supplier-Spinners
Y 5 Apr-95 11 Supplier-rally plates
Y 5 Apr-95 11 Supplier-Luggage rack case
Y 5 Apr-95 11 Supplier-Club Badge
Y 5 Apr-95 11 Supplier-Rear Wing “spats”
Y 25 Dec-01 49 Suppliers- radio aerials

Z-archive

Z…… Archive

The list below are the subject headings of articles from the Toolbox section of the Naylor News that deal with issues regarding Archive.

 

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CATEGORY NN No DATE PAGE TOPIC
Z 13 Dec-97 Alan Staniforth’s recollections of the early days of TF
Z 15 Aug-96 26 Alan Staniforth-orginal investigation sticking clutch
Z 33 Aug-04 19 Theft resistant tax disc holders
Z 33 Aug-04 23 Windscreen Insurance claim Robins Row
Z 34 Dec-04 Original toolkit for Naylor
Z 40 Dec-06 Some very good tips on how to over-winter the cars
Z 34 Dec-04 Original toolkit for Naylor
Z 44 Apr-08 15 Do not leave handbrake on for long periods
Z 46 Dec-08 29 Worrell Fry on the inability to lock Naylors
Z 47 Apr-09 23 Comparison of MG and NTF
Z 51 Aug-10 2 Caravan towng with a Naylor
Z 51 Aug-10 18 Seat belt repairs and supplies
Z 55 Dec-11 24 Car covers by specialised
Z 54 Aug-11 23 Reducing condensation on brightwork
Z 60 Aug-13 28 MOT test

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