What spares do you carry?
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- Jetnoise400
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What spares do you carry?
Hi All,
It's been a while, but I'm still kicking around. I'm considering doing more than shows and parades with my A2 and was wondering what spare parts would you recommend be carried when on a trail ride or convoy type activity.
Thanks!
It's been a while, but I'm still kicking around. I'm considering doing more than shows and parades with my A2 and was wondering what spare parts would you recommend be carried when on a trail ride or convoy type activity.
Thanks!
Sean Nichols
MVCC
MVPA #24983
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'42 IHC FFN-3 Crash Truck (under restoration)
'71 M151A2
'85 M1038
MVCC
MVPA #24983
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'42 IHC FFN-3 Crash Truck (under restoration)
'71 M151A2
'85 M1038
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Re: What spares do you carry?
Hello,
I'm in the process of building up my spare parts box to carry in my A2.
Mine will consist of:
Carb and Fuel Filter,
Fuel Pump,
Distributor (try and have the same guts in both, ie Swiss or Prestolite, as ive found that the Rotor orientation is slightly different between the two kits; enough that you can't just drop it in exactly the same spot and have the timing be ok),
Ignition Switch.
These items will more or less ensure it will get fuel and spark.
If I planned on taking it far away from home, I'd probably take the spare Starter and Generator I keep in the garage.
I'm not too too worried about the driveline components due to everything being interchangeable between the front and rear (Diff and Axle Shafts).
Scotty
I'm in the process of building up my spare parts box to carry in my A2.
Mine will consist of:
Carb and Fuel Filter,
Fuel Pump,
Distributor (try and have the same guts in both, ie Swiss or Prestolite, as ive found that the Rotor orientation is slightly different between the two kits; enough that you can't just drop it in exactly the same spot and have the timing be ok),
Ignition Switch.
These items will more or less ensure it will get fuel and spark.
If I planned on taking it far away from home, I'd probably take the spare Starter and Generator I keep in the garage.
I'm not too too worried about the driveline components due to everything being interchangeable between the front and rear (Diff and Axle Shafts).
Scotty
Scott Bentley
M151A2 CDN, SN 43813, CFR 74-09195
Gone but never forgotten: Sgt Shane Stachnik, Killed in Action on 3 Sept 2006, Panjwaii, Afghanistan
M151A2 CDN, SN 43813, CFR 74-09195
Gone but never forgotten: Sgt Shane Stachnik, Killed in Action on 3 Sept 2006, Panjwaii, Afghanistan
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Re: What spares do you carry?
Set of gapped plugs (or a plug or two)
Fan belt or belts
Tire guage
Assortment of hose clamps
Spare bulbs
Fan belt or belts
Tire guage
Assortment of hose clamps
Spare bulbs
1976 M151A2 4 Color Cammo Mutt, aquired August 09
1976 or 7? M151A2 "Miss Sandy" Driver, aquired May 2010
Former owner M151A2 "Miss Saigon" Vietnam Rescue Sold Sept 09
Fond appreciation for the M151 Breed!!
1976 or 7? M151A2 "Miss Sandy" Driver, aquired May 2010
Former owner M151A2 "Miss Saigon" Vietnam Rescue Sold Sept 09
Fond appreciation for the M151 Breed!!
Re: What spares do you carry?
For the most part I carry the normal jack, pliers, and screwdriver, but it's hard to beat a cell phone and an auto club card that's good for a 100 mile tow. I do carry a compass, first aid kit, space blanket, a bottle of water and an MRE. If I felt the need to actually carry a spare alternator, carb and distributor, it might ruin my sense of adventure. Lots of spares may be a good idea on a coast to coast convoy, but for an evening drive in the national park, I'm going with a roll of hundred mile an hour tape and the AAA.
Rainman
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Re: What spares do you carry?
I think I should have been a bit more clear, as I agree with you Rainman a bit here.Rainman wrote:If I felt the need to actually carry a spare alternator, carb and distributor, it might ruin my sense of adventure
If i'm within a normal distance from home, all I carry is the Tire Changing Gear/Tool Bag and a Flat Tip Screw Driver small enough for the Zenith Idle Adjustment Screw.... Thats it.
The Carb, Pump, Distributor etc etc, would be for a trip well over 100 miles from home. The Generator and Starter would be if I was taking it half way across the country or something, as M151's and spare parts weren't/aren't exactly common up here
After having an Ignition Coil go belly up on me a little over 100 miles away from home last year, I wouldn't risk it again, and it all fits in an Ammo Can. My wife doesn't like sitting next to Tow Truck Drivers
Scotty
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Re: What spares do you carry?
1 or 2 half shafts and a 1/2 inch wrench.They easly fit in a tool bag and you can compress them a little. Dave.
1970 Ford M151 A2
1977 AMG M151 A2
1966 M416 Stetson - Man.
1977 AMG M151 A2
1966 M416 Stetson - Man.
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Re: What spares do you carry?
I just keep a lucky charm with me..
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- raymond
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Re: What spares do you carry?
A spare clip of ammunition
Raymond
"On the day when crime puts on the apparel of innocence, through a curious reversal peculiar to our age, it is innocence that is called on to justify itself." Albert Camus
"On the day when crime puts on the apparel of innocence, through a curious reversal peculiar to our age, it is innocence that is called on to justify itself." Albert Camus
- Jetnoise400
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Re: What spares do you carry?
Thanks for the help guys. That gives me a good idea of what to pack in my kit.
Sean Nichols
MVCC
MVPA #24983
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'42 IHC FFN-3 Crash Truck (under restoration)
'71 M151A2
'85 M1038
MVCC
MVPA #24983
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'42 IHC FFN-3 Crash Truck (under restoration)
'71 M151A2
'85 M1038
Re: What spares do you carry?
Sean: Welcome back, glad to see you posting again. Did you move?
Floyd
Floyd
1961 M151
1967 M416
1988 M35A2C
VFW Life Member
NRA Life Member
1967 M416
1988 M35A2C
VFW Life Member
NRA Life Member
- Jetnoise400
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Re: What spares do you carry?
Hey Floyd,
Yes, I did move. I got laid off last September, and then my Wife got a job offer in Reno for a dream come true job, so we packed it all up and moved east to the land of the free.
Mandatory MV content: Nice thing about moving is that our house has a 900 sq ft shop in the backyard and all of my green machines fit inside with room to work. Better than my 2 car garage I was in before!
Yes, I did move. I got laid off last September, and then my Wife got a job offer in Reno for a dream come true job, so we packed it all up and moved east to the land of the free.
Mandatory MV content: Nice thing about moving is that our house has a 900 sq ft shop in the backyard and all of my green machines fit inside with room to work. Better than my 2 car garage I was in before!
Sean Nichols
MVCC
MVPA #24983
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'42 IHC FFN-3 Crash Truck (under restoration)
'71 M151A2
'85 M1038
MVCC
MVPA #24983
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'42 IHC FFN-3 Crash Truck (under restoration)
'71 M151A2
'85 M1038
- raymond
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Re: What spares do you carry?
Welcome back Sean
Now that you are in a free state, you really can carry spare ammunition magazines, Heck, you can even carry the weapon they belong to
Now that you are in a free state, you really can carry spare ammunition magazines, Heck, you can even carry the weapon they belong to
Raymond
"On the day when crime puts on the apparel of innocence, through a curious reversal peculiar to our age, it is innocence that is called on to justify itself." Albert Camus
"On the day when crime puts on the apparel of innocence, through a curious reversal peculiar to our age, it is innocence that is called on to justify itself." Albert Camus
- Jetnoise400
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Re: What spares do you carry?
Thanks Raymond.
Yeah, I'm way ahead of you on the "accessories"... I just gotta find a job so I can start "accessorizing"
Yeah, I'm way ahead of you on the "accessories"... I just gotta find a job so I can start "accessorizing"
Sean Nichols
MVCC
MVPA #24983
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'42 IHC FFN-3 Crash Truck (under restoration)
'71 M151A2
'85 M1038
MVCC
MVPA #24983
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'42 IHC FFN-3 Crash Truck (under restoration)
'71 M151A2
'85 M1038
Re: What spares do you carry?
That is so cold.....
Floyd
Floyd
1961 M151
1967 M416
1988 M35A2C
VFW Life Member
NRA Life Member
1967 M416
1988 M35A2C
VFW Life Member
NRA Life Member
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Re: What spares do you carry?
Floyd, I can show you lots of homes available here in a free state.
1968 M151A1
1967 M416
1967 M416