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Wow !! So many spare parts on deep discount.
I really should add to my spare parts, trunk inventory-

For my friends who know my particular break-down
special TR6...........give me some recommendations
on what parts and quantities of same I should order
to add to my trunk???

No silliness here - I already know I need to carry only
one spare set of of rear brake drums and one spare drive
shaft. I carry four spare U-joints and that's probably enough.

So what should I purchase on discount and add to my trunk to
increase the reliability of Amos??

Thanks guys!!

dale
 
Tinster said:
No silliness here - I already know I need to carry only
one spare set of of rear brake drums and one spare drive
shaft.
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Egad !

Words fail me !!

"Only one spare SET"
:lol:
 
Dale
question do you have all the tools in your trunk to change U-joint on the side of the road.....& why would you want to?
 
Dang, thought it ended at 8 PM. Darn it all. I was gonna order carpet for the Wedge! :wall: :wall: :wall:
 
Tinster said:
Wow !! So many spare parts on deep discount.
I really should add to my spare parts, trunk inventory-

No silliness here - I already know I need to carry only
one spare set of of rear brake drums and one spare drive
shaft. I carry four spare U-joints and that's probably enough.
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You're kidding right? :wall:
 
kodanja said:
Dale
question do you have all the tools in your trunk to change U-joint on the side of the road.....& why would you want to?
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<span style="color: #660000">Silly man !- of course I have the tools and the U-joints.
Thankfully, I've only had to change out one U-joint on the side of
the road. That was back in the days when I had room in my trunk for
jackstands and before AAA came to Puerto Rico.

I would NOT attempt a U-joint swap today beside the road -
ill health but more brains. But I DO carry spare U-joints in my trunk.
Ya just never know.

d</span>

<span style="color: #006600">Edit- I was wondering if anyone carries spare
pistons in their trunks for emergency roadside repairs? I have
no spare pistons anywhere!

d </span>
 
Actually, I keep a spare long block and cylinder head in my trunk, all built up and ready for a quick roadside swap. I am stuck with the original flywheel until I can afford a spare aluminum unit.

Naturally I carry two complete Payen engine overhaul gasket sets.

I had to take out my spare differential to make room for my spare distributors and vacuum booster. Those are more prone to fail than the differential anyhow.

Just in case.............
 
You know, Paul, I totally agree with carrying a spare engine like you do. Just to be sure, however, I also pack a spare OD trans. Those things are just SO unreliable. The tool thing is crucial, however. Where do you pack your engine hoist? (I've got mine on the luggage rack.)
 
Dale,

You need a trailer hitch. Then you can tow the Jeep behind you full of parts. And if you can't fix the TR on the side of the road, you'll need a tow bar on the front so you can tow it home with the Jeep. 100% relability this way, you'll never get stuck.
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Brosky said:
Actually, I keep a spare long block and cylinder head in my trunk, all built up and ready for a quick roadside swap.
I had to take out my spare differential to make room for my spare distributors and vacuum booster. Those are more prone to fail than the differential anyhow.

Just in case.............
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<span style="color: #990000">Yeah, I already took out the
spare differential because I figured it was too heavy for me to
lift into place, under the car. I also removed the spare tranny
simply because it requires so much time to change it out.

Thanks for the good Advice!!

dale</span>
 
You know, we've debated this OD reliability thing for so long that I've just decided to get a Toyota W58 and the HDVA conversion kit and put it in there as well. The W58 should fit in nicely along side the block and the HDVA kit can go behind the seats between the roll bar uprights.

Then if I do have an OD problem, I can do an instant roadside upgrade.

Oh-oh. Now I lost my spot for the floor jack and stands.........hmm......I better think this through.

As far as the engine hoist goes, I have the optional Moss kit that turns the roll bar into an engine hoist with a few bolt on accessories. Works like a charm.

You can see it below when I needed to have some help pulling my head for the first time. Works great!!
 

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Brosky said:
As far as the engine hoist goes, I have the optional Moss kit that turns the roll bar into an engine hoist with a few bolt on accessories. Works like a charm.
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Roll bar hoist conversion! How come I didn't hear about that??
 
I've always adhered to the theory that if you bring along a spare (insert part name here) then that part will not fail. That just means that an even more obscure, harder to find or access part will fail instead! Don't ever break Murphy's Law!!!
 
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:]Roll bar hoist conversion! How come I didn't hear about that??[/QUOTE]

Bill,

I think that it only fits the 74-76 models, as it requires removing the windshield roadside to install the front support that goes down through both windshield support braces.

It may be adaptable to the earlier models, but you'd have to check with your customer specialist on the availability of a retro fit kit.
 
prb51 said:
Dale,
The 'ride along mechanic' would be the ultimate spare.
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<span style="color: #660000">I might be in error here but I'm pretty sure the
nearest Triumph mechanic to me is 1200 miles west
of here, across the ocean over in Florida.

I'm fine with roadside replacements of easy stuff like
front or rear end suspensions. It's the auto mechanic stuff
like replacing points and condenser that are above my meager abilities.

d</span>
 
Dale, I've put extended stub axles on the GT, so now I can carry a complete set of spare tires (and even better.........wheels) everywhere I go. Flats are now a thing of the past.
 
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