Things to keep in your car
Things to keep in car
- Service Information:
- List of different lubricants
- Original and replacement tire pressure
- Spark plugs and torque (30 lbs)
- A reminder to only put engine oil in the transmission
- Top up rear end oil annually as low rear end oil causes axle breakage
- Adjust the valves at least once a year regardless of mileage
- Set timing to the third pointer
Parts to Carry:
- Spare fuse(s)
- Tune-up kit (points, condenser, rotor, cap and coil)
- Fuel pump kit
- Fan belt
- Spare coil
- Replacement dash bulbs and flasher
- 20′ of wire
- Gas can with fresh gas
- Brake fluid
- Gallon of water
- Quart of oil
Tools:
- Jack and lug wrench
- Metric Crescent wrench – Contact Gaines for sources
- Flathead Screwdriver
- Phillips head screwdriver
- Sockets and a driver
- Small 1/4″ wrench for brake adjusters or Austin brake adjusting tool
- Small cigar lighter air compressor or a can of air for the tires
- Test light
- Jumper cables
- Tow strap
Other Things to Carry:
- Interchangeable parts compendium
- MOCNA roster
- Cell phone
- Clean rags
- Examining gloves
- Hand cleaner
- Duct tape
- Coat hanger
John Silman
MOCNA 9291