Be Prepared for Touring

The following list of tools, parts and supplies is a good checklist when preparing your car for a tour.

Why don’t you post it in a convenient place in your garage?

Once you’re prepared for a tour, you’ll feell more comfortable knowing that if a problem occurs, you’ll have the tools and the spare parts to repair the problem.

TOOLS

  • Jack and handle
  • Starting crank
  • Tire pump
  • Ball peen hammer
  • Socket Wrench set 5/16-7/8
  • Adjustable wrench, small
  • Box wrench 5/8 x 3/4 (generator)
  • Box wrench 1/2 x 9/16 (battery)
  • Screwdrivers
  • Pliers
  • Wire cutter/crimper/stripper
  • Ignition tools (feeler gauge, file)
  • Grease gun
  • Flashlight
  • Tube patch kit
  • Electrical circuit tester
  • Distributor shaft wrench
  • Tire irons (2)
  • Knife, Scout type
  • Scissors (for gasket work)
  • Emergency flares or flashers
  • Spark plug wrench that fits YOUR plugs
  • Model A adjustable wrench
  • Drift, 5/8″ diameter, brass
  • Drift, steel
  • Socket, main bolts

PARTS

(pre-tested if possible!)

  • Spark plug connectors
  • High tension coil lead
  • Fan belt
  • Radiator hose set
  • Light bulb set
  • Water pump packing
  • Ignition Switch
  • Ignition points
  • Condenser
  • Spark plug
  • Ammeter
  • Ignition cable
  • Generator cutout
  • Tie rod and drag link spring
  • Timing gear
  • Brake spring assortment
  • Stop light switch
  • Starter switch
  • Starter drive
  • Coil
  • Fuel lines and fittings

SUPPLIES

  • Copper wire, #12 insulated, 10′
  • Carburetor gaskets
  • Bailing wire, iron, 10′
  • Sanding paper, fine grade
  • Heavy string
  • Soap and talcum (for tires)
  • Electrical tape
  • Length of wood (2×4 x6″)
  • Assorted bolts, nuts, cotter pins, etc
  • Wheel bearing grease
  • Gasket sealing compound
  • Service manual
  • Gasket material, 12″ square
  • MAFCA roster
  • Fuel valve packing
  • Gallon of Water
  • Small springs assortment
  • Fuses
  • Rags

For A Long Trip, Include These Too:

TOOLS

  • Timing Gear Wrench (5-Z-1832)
  • Valve Guide Remover
  • Valve Spring Compressor
  • Rear hub puller, screw type

PARTS

(pre-tested if possible!)

  • Water Pump, pre greased
  • Water pump gasket
  • Fan (inspect for cracks!)
  • Carburetor
  • Distributor
  • Distributor lower shaft
  • Distributor cap, lid, rotor
  • Valves, springs, guides (2 of each)
  • Head gasket
  • Manifold gaskets

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