<VV> new "TransVair" owner question

[Mike Ioanes]

Subject: <VV> new "TransVair" owner question


Greetings,

  I'm a long time VW bus owner. I have a 77 VW bus with a freshly rebuilt 
1967 Corvair 110/PG that replaced the tired 2 liter VW motor. I currently 
have 700 miles on the engine which was professionally rebuilt with all 
new/rebuilt parts from Clarks. I expect it'll be next spring before I take 
any road trips over 100 miles, but that begs a question. What should I 
include in my onboard emergency parts stash before venturing too far away 
from home?
  Thanks in advance for any responses.

...Mike Hill,
Plymouth MA
Mike, I would say at the very least, a fan belt and a fuel pump, if you are 
using a mechanical one.  This is a fairly often discussed subject and is 
subject to your opinion.  Lots of parts (spark plugs, points, distributor 
cap & rotor, coil) are common to other Chevys of that vintage and available 
at most auto parts stores,  Conversely, they don't take up much space and 
could be installed in the time it would take to go get them.  CORSA roster 
if you are a CORSA member, Triple A card and cell phone.  If your engine has 
been converted to a pointless ignition, Ignitor, etc.  most people recommend 
a points plate with points on it as an emergency replacement.  I'm sure 
you'll get lots of replies, most of them serious.

Mike Ioanes