For all MGers who will follow me I compiled all suggestion from the list:
The_French_Riviera_Travel_Set:
--spare set sparking plugs
--spare points
--spare condenser
--spare distributor cap & rotor
--spare high tension ignition lead (just one, in case one perishes)
--extra fuel filter
--carb damper oil
--extra windscreen wiper blade (MGB ones are not a common size, and the
one that perishes will be the drivers' side one)
--coolant (50/50 ethylene glycol and water), 8 litres
--"blue elephant snot" Permatex gasket sealant. I do not recommend its
use, but it'll get you home if a gasket fails and you don't have a
proper one available.
--sparking plug gapping tool (sparking plug gap .025")
--thickness gauges (for MGB, valve clearance .013", points gap .016")
--12V test light (for static ignition timing, set timing to 10deg BTDC),
also this test light is invaluable for diagnosing electrical
faults.
--miscellaneous spanners, screwdrivers, pliers, etc. in common MGB sizes
(1/2", 7/16", 3/8", and 9/16" to start)
--low melting point solder (the kind that melts with a match flame)
--electrical tape
--duct tape
--a couple lengths of 2x4 lumber that fit conveniently in the boot
--spare upper & lower radiator hoses (MGB ones are cheap and easy to
replace)
-a small floor jack
-the proper attitude to have a great time
-an adequate supply of your country's finest (German beer)
-Toilet paper
- Road flares.
-A little oil, coolant, and brake fluid
-Couple of old rags.
-A few feet of throttle cable
-a blonde blue eyed girl from Germany (eine blondhaarige blauaugige Fraulein
aus Mannheim )
-Spare fuel pump
-rotor arm
-distributor cap & leads,
- top/bottom hose
-petrol hose
-coil
-fan belt
- fuses
- bulbs
- a tow rope.
- You forgot ME!!! (Don Mathis)
-a good flashlight
-pray!
- a French dictionary to ask for sun lotion ( "Puis-je vous mettre un peu
plus de creme solaire?")
Last question before I leave: Is there any room left for spare underwear?
So long for a while.
Manfred
79 MGB
Black Forest, Germany
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