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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