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MGB GT Spares
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smithy202098 Mark G
Ipswich, Suffolk, UK   GBR
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Hi, currently getting my MGB Ready for its local classic car run, just wondering as a MG newbie what sort of spares or tool you would recommend to carry. I have a small jack and a socket set anything else?

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MarkMGsmiling smiley

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Re: MGB GT Spares
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dickmoritz Platinum Member Dick Moritz
Philly 'burbs, PA, USA   USA
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Got electronic ignition?

Take a spare points dizzy... winking smiley

Dick


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davester Dave Diamond
Berkeley, California, USA   USA
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1965 Austin-Healey Sprite
1971 MG MGB GT "Dad's Car"
AAA card.
Credit card.
Inflated spare and working jack.

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Re: MGB GT Spares
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rossvesq Ross V
Arlington, VA, USA   USA
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1967 MG MGB GT "Luigi"
Credit card.
Cell phone.
Directory of local LBC clubs (great for sending out distress calls for assistance).
Copy of the VB or Moss catalog.
Extra set of spark plugs.
Extra set of points.
Can of Fix-a-flat.
Spare set of radiator hoses.
Maybe spare fuel pump.
Duct tape.
Electrical tape.
The correct sockets, wrenches and screwdrivers to change out each of the aforementioned items.


Anything more is overkill IMHO. The above items should take care of the most common causes of beakdowns - lack of spark, lack of fuel, burst hose or a flat tire - and allow you to limp your way to a proper repair facility. I'm sure others will list a lot more items, but these should easily fit into a small duffle bag or tool box and not take too much room.
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smithy202098 Mark G
Ipswich, Suffolk, UK   GBR
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Great thanks for all your advice, will keep you posted with progress.

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rossvesq Ross V
Arlington, VA, USA   USA
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In reply to # 2669710 by dickmoritz Got electronic ignition?

Take a spare points dizzy... winking smiley

Dick

There you go again Dick. Your aversion to electronic ignitions is not unreasonable. But occasionally you sound like a Luddite. tongue sticking out smiley
Seriously, yes, agree that if you have an electronic dizzy like me, carrying a spare point dizzy ON A LONG DRIVE FAR AWAY FROM HOME makes a lot of sense. smiling bouncing smiley Your local Napa store can source the points, condenser and rotor. Then again, modern electronics are, statistically speaking, incredibly reliable. Cheers!smileys with beer

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dickmoritz Platinum Member Dick Moritz
Philly 'burbs, PA, USA   USA
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In reply to # 2669820 by rossvesq
In reply to # 2669710 by dickmoritz Got electronic ignition? spinning smiley sticking its tongue out

Take a spare points dizzy... winking smiley

Dick

There you go again Dick. Your aversion to electronic ignitions is not unreasonable. But occasionally you sound like a Luddite. tongue sticking out smiley
Seriously, yes, agree that if you have an electronic dizzy like me, carrying a spare point dizzy ON A LONG DRIVE FAR AWAY FROM HOME makes a lot of sense. smiling bouncing smiley Your local Napa store can source the points, condenser and rotor. Then again, modern electronics are, statistically speaking, incredibly reliable. Cheers!smileys with beer


I dunno. What's a Luddite sound like? cool smiley

Dick

P.S. Thanks for calling me not unreasonable. That's the nicest thing anybody's said about me today...spinning smiley sticking its tongue out


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mac townsend
Fairfield, CA, USA   USA
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1973 MG MGB MkIII
I have a tool roll (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000KKUTCY/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1) with 2 x 1/2" ratcheting (one flex) combination wrenches, 2 x 7/16" similar, 1 x 9/16, spark plug socket and ratchet, pozi #2 & phillips #2 and slotted screwdrivers (one big and one smallish), 8" water pump pliers, 8" adjustable wrench. A big star wrench for wheel lugs. stock jack.

Has easily handled slipped throttle cable, slipped distributor, and an assortment of other on-the-road annoyances.


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oily-hands Owen Frankland
Stockton on Tees, Cleveland, UK   GBR
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1937 MG TA "Numbum"
1971 MG MGB GT "The Bruise"
RAC card, phone, properly inflated spare wheel, jack & wheelbrace.

I do my maintenance at home. grinning smiley


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MGTONYGB Tony C
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Fan belt, fire extinguisher, can of fuel, tow rope, couple of litres of water. Also left in the car as I purchased them at an autojumble anyway, accelerator and speedo cables. smiling smiley
That's why the cars looks like it's been lowered! grinning smiley

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Mustangsix Gold Member Jack Collins
Oviedo, FL, USA   USA
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I don't understand the need to carry a lot of spare parts if you are maintaining your car properly. Hoses, belts, spark plugs, plug wires, points, rotors, caps, etc are maintenance items that should be periodically replaced regardless of appearance.


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rossvesq Ross V
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In reply to # 2670364 by Mustangsix I don't understand the need to carry a lot of spare parts if you are maintaining your car properly. Hoses, belts, spark plugs, plug wires, points, rotors, caps, etc are maintenance items that should be periodically replaced regardless of appearance.

True but sometimes parts fail without warning (rare) and since the LBCs are old it can be hard to find replacements on the road. Hence a small duffle bag with common wear or failure prone parts is kind of a no brainer.

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ErnieY Ernie Y
Albatera, Alicante, Spain   ESP
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1976 MG MGB GT
In reply to # 2669710 by dickmoritz Got electronic ignition?

Take a spare points dizzy... winking smiley

Dick
100% with you Dick on this one, done it for years.

Ross, electronic ignitions most certainly do go wrong and when one does what you can buy and where is little consolation at 10 o'clock on a Saturday night. With a spare distributor you can be back on the road in 15 minutes tops.

Mark, 90% of breakdowns in old cars are down to minor electrical issues so add to your list a couple of lengths of wire (approx 2m long) with croc clips on either end.

Where is your run to and with which club ?

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251GRW George Wilder
GT Yeldham, Essex, UK   GBR
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1995 MG RV8
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I do hundred miles plus runs regularly in my 65 roadster carrying a basic set of tools - enough to change the spare fan belt held in the frame of the boot, some wire as per Ernie and a mobile phone. Nothing else should be needed if maintained correctly. Only two weekends ago did a local car club run from Long Melford to Stonham Barms onto Thorpeness and Adlburgh and back via Helvingham Hall - didn't think twice about the need to carry a boot load of spares.
Just check the car, add the fuel, go and enjoy
George



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mgb RIP Steve E
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Toilet Role........................ just in case you have a long wait by the side of the roaddevil smiley

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