Ragthyme@aol.com writes:
[ a bunch of good stuff to carry on a daily driver: ]
> 1) Carry an extra set of points and a condenser in your toolbox.
A cracked distributor cap can stop you dead cold; I suggest carrying a
spare (though I hear old pencil holders will work in a pinch...).
> [ ... ] two each of phillips head
> and standard screwdrivers (different sizes, of course)
I really, really love those 4-in-1 screwdrivers available at your local
hardware store. Compact and convenient.
> two box-end spanners
> (1/2 and 7/16) which seem capable of dismantling nearly every major component
> on Rags (God bless British standardisation!)
Well, I can think of a few items that are 9/16, or 1/4. I carry a full
set of spanners.
A few items I'd like to add: A roll of 12ga wire and electrical tape
(crimp connectors are nice, but twist-n-tape will work in a pinch), an
old spark plug or two (cleaned and gapped), a spark plug wrench or
socket (most have hex heads that will take a 7/8 spanner), fan belt, any
pertinent carb bits (Z/S diaphragms come to mind; I have a couple of
rebuild kits [including floats] for my HIF4s). At the suggestion of a
fellow list member a few days ago, I have included a heavy-duty SPST
switch.
Tourer owners, don't forget sunscreen and sunglasses.
> You're driving an old car. Expect the occasional breakdown, but with proper
> maintenance, and a few precautions, you should be fine.
Well said. The little buggers really are simple, and easy to fix if
something does go wrong. I drive the piss out of mine.
--
Todd Mullins
Todd.Mullins@nrlssc.navy.mil On the lovely Mississippi (USA) Coast
'74 MGB Tourer
"I could go at any time..."
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