I don't find casting/freeze plugs on the list either. I'm taking those too. I had one leak on a trip, but I was lucky. It didn't fall out completely. I'm not counting on always being that lucky.
More spares to pack
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Steve Jelf
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More spares to pack
The MTT tools & spares list says timer parts without specifying which ones. I'm packing three #3207 pins (former shingle nails). If you drop one on the ground you will never see it again. Even on a paved surface, it's likely to bounce off to some other planet or dimension.
I don't find casting/freeze plugs on the list either. I'm taking those too. I had one leak on a trip, but I was lucky. It didn't fall out completely. I'm not counting on always being that lucky.
I don't find casting/freeze plugs on the list either. I'm taking those too. I had one leak on a trip, but I was lucky. It didn't fall out completely. I'm not counting on always being that lucky.
The inevitable often happens.
1915 Runabout
1923 Touring
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1923 Touring
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Adam
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Re: More spares to pack
Steve, No reason carry spare pins. You actually don’t need it for anything but a convenience of indexing. Visually line up the hole and slot, then tighten the nut. It won’t move.
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Steve Jelf
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Re: More spares to pack
Visually line up the hole and slot, then tighten the nut. It won’t move.
That's what makes the forum great. I'm always learning new stuff.
The inevitable often happens.
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Wayne Sheldon
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Re: More spares to pack
I had a worn out roller on a T some years back (at least I was carrying spare roller!). Went on a tour, car was running rough. Went to change the roller, and sure enough, dropped the pin. As Steve J said, it wound up in some alternate dimension. So I found a twig from a tree branch, found a section about the right diameter, and using pliers or wire cutters, cut it to length. Installed the roller and tightened the nut. Finished the day.
After getting home, I cut another nail and changed it.
After getting home, I cut another nail and changed it.