<VV> Re: Spares - was fuel pump

[J R Read_HML]

Hi John

Yes, I also carry more than one fan belt, one or two quarts of oil and oil
filter.  Forgot to mention those items.

I did have an occasion where I threw 3 fan belts in the same day.  Limped it
home with the last one (which was used).  The LAST last one in the car was
the wrong belt - for AC or another car?  Too wide.  Could not make it go
on - so went to the used one.  Changed out the idler pulley next day and has
not thrown a belt since.

No need for ATF, mine are all stick shift.

Also have AAA+ - it is only good for 100 miles.  I'm frequently beyond that
range.  Only time I used if for the VAIR was 4 blocks - dropped valve seat.

I sometimes have brake fluid - usually if I'm going to autocross and want to
make the tech inspector happy by being sure that I'm topped off with clean
fluid.  All my cars (currently) have single master and I don't carry lines,
so would have to find an open parts store anyway if THAT were to happen.

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Later, JR
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jon Gilbert" <jon@gilbertgrp.com>
To: "J R Read_HML" <hmlinc@sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Monday, July 05, 2004 6:02 PM
Subject: RE: Spares - was fuel pump


> JR --
>
> My list:
>
> Three fan belts (figure if all four come off, it's time to tow her)
> Oil filter
> Two or three quarts of oil
> ATF
> Brake Fluid
> Dist Cap
> Rotor
> Points
> Condenser
> Baling Wire (to tie up hanging exhaust, etc.)
> Duck Tape
> Fuel Pump (newly added)
>
> A rear axle: never!  I can't even imagine trying to change out an axle on
> the side of the road.  Not to mention trying to explain to my wife why I
> would have a spare axle riding around in the back seat of my convertible.
> Rocker and ball seems too much also.  I can probably get home without the
> alternator.
>
> I try not to travel more than 50 or 100 miles max in my 'Vair.  I have
> AAA+Plus, and I figure if it's broken that badly, I'll just have it towed
> home where I can work on it.  I hadn't thought about the temp/pressure
> sending unit, but sounds like a good idea, actually...
>
> Take care and enjoy driving your fleet!
>
> Jon
>
> _______________________________________
>
> Jon Gilbert
> '68 Monza Convt, 95hp, PG, Yellow/Black
> Jupiter, FL
> jon.gilbert@adelphia.net <mailto:jon.gilbert@adelphia.net>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: J R Read_HML [mailto:hmlinc@sbcglobal.net]
> Sent: Monday, July 05, 2004 5:13 PM
> To: Jon Gilbert; Vairs
> Subject: Spares - was fuel pump
>
>
> The spares (besides the spare tire) I carry in each Corvair: - typically
all
> new items
>
> Belt
> Fuel Pump
> Temp/Pres sending unit
> Dist Cap
> Points, rotor, condenser
> Rocker and ball
> Alternator (my FC has a 110 engine)
> Duck tape
> Pipe strap
> Assorted nuts and bolts
>
> AND the correct tools to change out these items.
>
> On a longer trip, I might also throw a rear axel in the FC
>
> Attachments are scanned with anti-virus software.
>
> Later, JR
> '61 Rampside Standard 4/110
> '65 Monza Convertible 4/140
> '66 beater Coupe - icemobile 4/140
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jon Gilbert" <jon@gilbertgrp.com>
> To: "Vairs" <virtualvairs@corvair.org>
> Sent: Monday, July 05, 2004 3:47 PM
> Subject: <VV> RE: FLAPS Fuel Pump Rebuild Kits
>
>
> >   I purchased two new pumps from Grant Young at Wolf
> > Enterprises here in Florida.  I should have one later this week, in time
> for
> > installation next weekend.  The other should arrive soon thereafter, to
be
> > kept in my trunk as a spare.
> >
> >
> > Jon
> > _______________________________________
> >
> > Jon Gilbert
> > '68 Monza Convt, 95hp, PG, Yellow/Black