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The definitive roadside tools and spares list

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Randy Harris

Randy Harris

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A couple of years ago there was a great thread here that listed forum member's essential always-carry-in-the-car tool and spare parts list. Does anyone have that list, which I believe was culled from the responses from many forum members? If not perhaps we could revive that thread to help out new forum members (and me!). Thanks
Randy
'66 BJ8
'68 E-type
 
Here is my (relatively) affordable road trip essentials list. Not complete - would appreciate additions:

Parts:

Rotor & points
Coil
Fan belt
Regulator
Asstd fuses
Asstd light bulbs
Duct tape
Electrical tape
Duct tape
Asstd electrical connectors
2 qts 20/50 oil
Duct tape
Spark plugs
Elect. wire
Spare fuel pump
Radiator hose
Thermostat
Small baggies - for little parts lost and found
Duct tape

Tools list

AAA card
Visa
Cell phone
Fire Extinguisher
Asst wrenches
Good socket set
Screw drivers
Small hammer
Big hammer
Huge hammer
Working sissor jack
Tire guage
Spinner hammer
Copa Slip
Jumper cables
Repair manual
Disp. gloves
Working spare tire
Wire ties

Randy
'66 BJ8
 
Rags always come in handy, and maybe coveralls (tyvek ones don't take up much space), and one of those nifty headband lights with the ultra bright LEDs because sometimes you're forced to work in the dark.
 
SHG said:
I just traded my wife for a case of duct tape. She's not pleased.
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I don't know why she's not pleased. She got the best part of the deal. Course now they usually do!---Keoke-- /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif
 
Randy -

I usually carry a full tool kit with a full set of spanners and sockets... but that's my preference. A spare disty cap is a good idea as well. You don't need to carry a spare regulator (unless on a long road trip) because once running a car uses very little battery juice... so you can usually limp home (or to a service station) without the charging system (even at night). FYI you only need to carry one spark plug as a spare.

Anyway, you are missing the single most important spare that every 6-cyl healey should ALWAYS have:

Carry a spare of the little plastic nylon throttle assembly bush... if this breaks on your car on the road there is no easy way to fix it and you will have to have a tow. For good measure you should carry a spare of the little rubber-copper bush on the other end of the throttle shaft as well.

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BlueRidge2 said:
It would be good to have Keoke and Dave R's telephone number to go along with all those tools! Bob
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Do they take collect calls? /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/devilgrin.gif
 
Healeynut,

Mine is machined from brass and will never break.
 
bighly said:
Mine is machined from brass and will never break.
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I bet I can break it if you let me have at it.
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Healey Friends:

We travel quite a bit with old cars and plan to take our Healey from NM to Vermont this summer. We don't carry many spares or tools, we just don't have all that much room. We do take little items that can be stuffed into corners, like ignition parts, bailing wire, hose clamps, or an extra fuel pump. Our 100 is miserable in rain, so we carry rain suits, RainX, chamois for cleaning the inside of the windshield and cups for bailing water out of the car.

We don't go anywhere without our shop manual, a recent copy of Hemmings, and rosters from all the car clubs we are in: especially the AHCA and AHCUSA. Finding nearby old car nuts and phone numbers for vendors can be very helpful if you have problems. We have a current AAA premium towing contract (includes 100 miles of towing and an 800 number to use it), though I have only had to use it once.

I find traveling with an old car is about the most fun you can have with them. You will meet new friends, have adventures, and learn a lot about your car. And your Healey will be a better car during and after the trip when you fix all the big and small problems you discover.
 
BlueRidge2 said:
Better add a first aid kit.
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BR2 /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/savewave.gif
Yes it is a very good suggestion to have a well stocked
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Ok, here's that (revised) definitive spare parts and tools list for that Healey road trip you've always wanted to take:

Parts List

Rotor & points
Coil
Fan belt
Regulator
Asstd fuses
Asstd light bulbs
Duct tape
Electrical tape
Duct tape
Asstd electrical connectors
2 qts 20/50 oil
Duct tape
Spark plugs
Nylon throttle assembly bush
Elect. wire
Spare fuel pump
Radiator hose
Thermostat
Small baggies - for little parts lost and found
Duct tape


Tools list

AAA card
Visa
Cell phone
First Aid kit
Club Roster
List of repair shops/vendors
Fire Extinguisher
Asst wrenches
Good socket set
Screw drivers
Small hammer
Big hammer
Huge hammer
Working sissor jack
Tire guage
Spinner hammer
Copa Slip
Jumper cables
Repair manual
Disp. gloves
Working spare tire
Wire ties
Bottled water
Rags
Coveralls
Headband light or flashlight
Small tow trailer to carry all this crap!

Cheers...
Randy '66 BJ8
 
healeynut said:
... Carry a spare of the little plastic nylon throttle assembly bush... if this breaks on your car on the road there is no easy way to fix it and you will have to have a tow. For good measure you should carry a spare of the little rubber-copper bush on the other end of the throttle shaft as well.

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Most Healeys <u>do</u> carry a spare of the rubber-copper bush. It can usually be found in the cavity between the firewall and interior bulkhead.

My car doesn't have any resemblance to the original throttle linkage, so that's one item I can scratch off my list.

My car does pose an interesting question though; with a twenty-eight (28) gallon fuel capacity, will the car stay running long enough to use a tank of fuel?
 
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Healey 100 said:
rosters from all the car clubs we are in: especially the AHCA and AHCUSA.
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Adding only to the above, for me and Agatha, would be a working cell phone and a credit card with a major $ limit.

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Randy -

You forgot to include the spare disty cap. These do crack on the road and you'll want a spare just in case this happens. Even an old one you know works is good enough.
 
tahoe healey said:
Actually the most important thing in the kit is the book of all the club members listed by towns.
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Probably the single best advice I have ever heard. Unfortunately, this will do me no good in Hong Kong!
 
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