George Hahn wrote:
>
> HMENTZEN@aol.com wrote:
> >
> > ...What I'd like to
> > do is put together an emergency kit and was looking for advice...
>
> FWIW -- The parts I carry are: points, condensor, coil, dizzy cap, one
> sparkplug, one sparkplug wire that's as long as the longest on the
> engine, spare hoses, fan belt, and a fuse.
>
> In addition to the usual assortment of tools I have wire, multimeter,
> duct tape, electrical tape, baling wire, hose clamps, tube of permatex,
> fresh can of brake fluid, quart of oil, tailight bulb, wheel chock, a
> plastic quart bottle (filled with water could be used for gas), a few
> pieces of coathanger wire and 2 lengths of wire with alligator clips on
> each end.
>
> Specific to the TR3A: a stubby flathead screwdriver for accelerator
> linkage.
>
> Of course I go nowhere without a fire extinguisher and a fire blanket.
>
> That may sound like a lot but takes very little space, particularly if
> you get creative in how you package and store specific to your model of
> car.
>
> BTW -- I'll be interested in other's replies but wonder what strange
> things are being carried? e.g. I always have a few British items along
> as a sort of talisman (AA guide from the 50s, can of Travelling Sweets,
> map of the UK, a lighting-up table...)
>
> Geo Hahn
> 59 TR3A
The wire with aligator clips is a great idea! I also have a propane
torch for any bolts I havn't taken off yet. (which isn't too many!)
Jack Albano
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