In addition to the previously named items, I carry a spray can of 3-in-1
oil, which I use as a penetrant for rusty bolts (on alternator housings, for
example) and a 3-pound sledge hammer, which I use to rap the end of a wrench
or socket wrench to 'shock' a bolt lose. Also can be used as a powerful
hammer on the end of a large screwdriver to pry something lose. And how
about one of those cheapo blankets that you can kneel on when changing a
tire or lie on when looking under a car.
Ron
----- Original Message -----
From: Dave Stragand <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 1999 4:25 PM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Happy motoring
> "Sperduto, Nick" wrote:
>
> > Anyone with any tips, suggestions, warnings
>
> I always bring the following spares with me on trips:
>
> - Carburetor
> - Six feet of rubber fuel line
> - Starter
> - Generator
> - Voltage Regulator
> - Distributor
> - Plugs
>
> In addition, I bring the following supplies:
>
> - 1 Gallon of antifreeze
> - 2 Quarts of oil
> - 2 Quarts of ATF
> - Epoxy putty, Super Glue, and duct tape
> - Rope Caulk (as a little ball about 2" around)
> - Six feet of 12 ga. wire
> - Jumper cables
> - Flashlight/floodlight
> - Tire repair kit
> - Flares
> - Small toolkit (a couple of sockets, screwdrivers, pliers, adjustable
wrench)
> - FIRE EXTINGUISHER (this is a MUST)
> - A paperback book. Stops you from going insane if you have to wait for a
tow
> truck. I recommend something comical like Dave Barry or Tim Allen.
>
> And I carry an EMT's jump kit (medical supplies) but admittedly that's
> overkill. I just always happen to be the first one at the scene of an
accident
> -- been at 10 fatal ones and 6 non-fatal...
>
> Anyway, all of the above items fit in two milk crates -- one for the
liquid
> items, and another for the rest. They're heavy, but I'm covered for
almost
> everything that could 'normally' happen on a trip.
>
> Anyone else have any items they'd add?
>
> -Dave
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