Our March meeting was held on Saturday, March 7 at Spring Creek BBQ in Cypress.  Scott led a round table story-telling session where owners talked about breakdowns and what tool or spare part was needed to get them going again. 

After hearing the meeting ideas and reviewing other sources, Scott developed a list of possible spare parts and tools that could come in handy on a road trip:

Parts:

• Various Fuses as needed
• Various Bulbs: panel, turn, brake and flasher
• Points, Condenser, Rotor and Distributor Cap (or Replacement Electrical Unit)Coil
• Wire 10/12/14 ga.
• Assorted wire connectors (Male, Female, Insulated, etc.)
• Hose clamps 3" diameter to smaller
• Spark plug top (screw on) or Spark plug wires
• Generator brush set
• Fuel Pump
• Small Fuel Bottle (Aluminum)
• Socket set, Spanners & Adjustable Wrenches
• Booster Cables or Lithium Battery Jump Starter
• Ground Sheet or Blanket
• Gloves
• Tire Pressure Gauge
• Length of 1/4", 5/16” and 3/8" rubber hose
• Radiator hose and clamps
• Spark plugs
• Oil for carb damper (usually 1 ml. needed & can store in 3 ml. syringe for easy use)
• Minimum 1 Quart Motor Oil
• Clutch – Brake Fluid
• Fan Belt
• Various assorted sizes of screws, nuts, washers and bolts
• Tire Plug Kit
• Spare Relay

Hand Tools & Emergency Supplies:

• AAA Card
• Small Analog Voltage Meter or Test Light
• Pliers: Needle, Regular & Large Locking
• Wire Crimper
• Spark Plug Socket or Wrench
• Spark Plug Gauge
• Emory Cloth or Sandpaper
• Brake Adj. tool (1/4" square)
• Assorted sizes of Straight & Phillips head Screwdrivers
• Small Hammer
• Funnel and Paper Towels in Ziplock Bag (for adding oil)
• Rag or Paper Towels
• Flashlight
• Magnetic Pickup
• Repair – Shop Manuals & Schematics (or digital version on your phone)
• Space blanket
• Scissors Jack
• Duct tape, Electrical tape
• Leatherman (Multipurpose Tool with Knife and Pliers)
• Spare Tire and/or 12V air compressor (or can of fix-a-flat) and/or Tire Plugging Tool
• Lug wrench or Spinner Wrench
• Boot Opening Tool (MGB)
• Fire Extinguisher
• Road Flares and Safety – Warning Markers
• Water
• Hand Cleaner/Soap (for cleanup and soap for finding leaks)
• First Aid Kit
• Cash

If you have an MGA or MGB and have converted to a single 12v battery (Group 26R usually fits in the left side battery compartment), then installing a plastic bin liner in the right side can serve as a very useful compartment for spare parts or tools.