What spare parts should I have in the truck at all times? I already have a spare Fuel filter. Anything else thats worth considering? Also tools to have on the truck. I have my tool bag that I take on longer trips which could probally do everything. What takes apart most of the truck? Metric or standard? Any tools that you would not think of normally taking with that will save the day? I have a 12 ton bottle jack and a 4way in there now. what else? what tools do you alll carry in your trucks. I have a 1993 4x4 5spd club cab if it means anything.

 

How about a lift pump?

Other than that, I can't think of much. Now if you were to be driving a PSD I'ld suggest you carry a spare Dodge w/CTD to tow the PSD back home

 

Everyone of ours trucks has an inexpensive socket/wrench kit, 10" or 12" adjustable, hammer, pipe wrench, hydraulic jack, 4 way lug wrench, jumper cables, tie wire, 10' of insulated wire 12 or 14 gauge.

Most of them have an extra belt, small piece of 1/2" hose with hose clamps to fix transmission cooler line leaks. Extra oil and fluids, both window washer and antifreeze. Cordless impact and socket set go with us on longer trips.

Carry something that will get the shutdown selinoid out so you can gut it incase is goes out on you, this one will save the day.

 

And something to take off the hub cap covers, like a prybar.

Oh, the times I've seen people fighting with hub cap covers with their rakes and screwdrivers and hedge trimmers and all sorts of things.

I also carry an axe, bolt cutters, shovel and sledgehammer, but that's just because I'm paranoid... I have used the bolt cutters on a few chains in my time, though. And the typical hand tools and filters and fluids.

 

I cary:
set of wrenches/sockets
fuel hose
Banjo seals
one of my old boost boots that was still good
lift pump
FSM

 

A cell phone and a handfull of quarters. I usually keep a coupla screwdrivers/pliers etc at all times. If I`m taking any sort of long trip I`ll usually carry an assortment of misc sockets/wrenches. Don`t forget the duct tape and WD40!

 

make sure you have some of those Torx drivers that have the little nub in the middle. if you can find them in screwdriver form, even better. some cannot be gotten with the socket type.

and dont forget the AAA card.

 

thats funny, i don't care who you are thats funny!!!!!
If you don't think thats funny........well you are in the wrong fourm!!!!!

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that neat little 90* elbo, heater hose at the front of the eng.

 

Mike:

Where is the shutdown selinoid located ? Also what does it take to remove it?

Thank You,

Charliex

 

The shut down solinoid is located on the injector pump right under the afc diaphram housing near the cylinder head. It is tucked away in a nasty little corner and requires removal of the throttle bracket from the head, and some trimming of the bracket on the IP to get to it. I even had to bend a wrench, using heat, to get a "bite" on the flats of the solinoid. THe last time I removed the thing I used a hammer and punch to loosen it. I removed the spring and plunger and went with a pull cable connected to the "emergency" shut down lever located on the driver's side of the IP right below the throttle.

 

I keep a spare serpentine belt (usually the old one that I took off last).
Don't forget the filter wrench for that fuel filter.
I found it handy to have several feet of 12 or 14ga. wire. Last time I used it was to make an emergency jumper wire from the battery to the IP when I had a bad connection in the wiring to the IP. Jumping it was MUCH easier than removing the solonoid when you have to do it at 1AM alongside the highway.
A few zip ties, some mechanics wire, and some duct tape will resolve a lot of issues enough to get you off the road or to your destination.

 

Getting back to the original thread, I carry a two drawer portable tool box full of tools. It takes a real effort for me to not overload the thing.

Complete socket sets from 1/4 inch drive up to and including 1/2 drive in metric and SAE. Magnetic screw driver with a complete bit set that covers everything imaginable including Torx. One set each of combination wrenchs, metric and SAE. One "S" wrench in 13 MM. One medium size Smitty Set. 14 oz. ball peen and a couple punches and chisels. One soft face "no bounce hammer. One flywheel barring tool. Spare fuses. 12 volt test light. 12 volt trouble light. Assorted pliers and one adjustable wrench 10 inches long. Now in the cross the bed box this tool box goes in I carry home made jumper cables of 0000 welding lead. ****** strap and shackle. Spare oil and tranny fluid. Jug of antifreeze. Two cans of "FixaFlat", All my tiedowns, and a partridge in a pear tree. Sorry, couldn't resist. Did I mention gloves, flash light, floor jack, spare serpintine belt, need to get a fuel filter. Shop towels and a paper suit for getting not so dirty seats. Oh and one golf umbrella. As you see I don't leave home without "it".

Edit: I forgot to mention the portable air tank and blanket.

 

Yup and when you find your self in trubble.......you fine that the pare of jumper cable, that you son had used, in no longer in your truck

 

That has happened more than I care to admit. That is why I bought a cheap set for all his vehicles and the XYL's.