Space on a long trip is a big concern in a TR, especially since the wife
is going. I love her immensely. Today she said, "along the way can we
sleep in the car? no, well maybe we'll stay Motel 6's, right?". I'm
bringing my pillow, Excedrin PM and looking out for Comfort Inns.
Somewhere next to a Starbucks. Maybe I'll score some points. A double
expresso in the morning always helps.
I converted to an alternator (Delco 7127) three years ago, so that's not
a concern here but the fuel and water pump is. I plan to carry a spare
water pump, and a rebuild kit for the fuel pump. I refuse to carry
"just-in-case" inventory.
Johnnie
ZoboHerald@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 5/1/2005 7:34:08 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> yellowtr@adelphia.net writes:
>
> I would take a spare generator complete with pully. In my
> experience that is
> the one Lucas component that may be the weakest link.
>
> =====
> Big problem there is that now you're starting to really load up on
> baggage that takes room and adds weight. Probable worst case scenario
> is that a typical Lucas generator might well be on the shelf at any
> number of places en route, or you can find someone in most areas who
> could rebuild it within a day, or you could spring for Express
> shipping of a rebuilt and "see the sights" while you await next-day
> delivery. Or you could simply motor on during daylight only and get
> pretty far on nothing but battery...and then charge your battery
> overnight or even stop at Walmart (as I did during my trip to/from VTR
> 2002 in Minnesota) and pick up a cheap extra battery.
>
> I like the idea of carrying enough basic tools to handle 85-90% of
> "normal" roadside fixes, and maybe some lightweight spares (ign.
> stuff, fuel pump kit, etc.), and maybe the laptop computer with list
> and personal addresses. In this day of cell phones, ATMs and the
> Internet, the idea of carrying half of TRF's inventory in the trunk
> "just in case" makes a lot less sense than (as Teri Ann suggested)
> making sure your car is truly ready for the trip and being willing to
> "improvise" if absolutely necessary on a temporary fix such as
> splicing an electric fuel pump in or even crimping or otherwise
> blocking off a leaky hydraulic line.
>
> Not that I recommend it, but I once made it back from Central PA to
> the Albany NY area (300+ miles?) with only the front brakes working on
> my Ford Explorer (oh, and I was towing a trailer with a Standard
> Pennant saloon on it), because I could find NO ONE on a Saturday
> afternoon that could handle replacing the rusted steel brake pipe to
> the rear cylinders. It was a bit harrowing, but all ended safely. If
> I'd bothered to check the Explorer over thoroughly before setting off
> on this jaunt, I'd likely have found and corrected that problem
> beforehand. :-)
>
> --Andy Mace
>
> *Mrs Irrelevant: Oh, is it a jet?
> *Man: Well, no ... It's not so much of a jet, it's more your, er,
> Triumph Herald engine with wings.
> -- Cut-price Airlines Sketch, Monty Python's Flying Circus (22)
>
> Check out the North American Triumph Sports 6 (Vitesse 6) and Triumph
> Herald Database at its new URL: http://triumph-herald.us
> <http://triumph-herald.us/>
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