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Parts and Tools For the Tour / Ride Along

Often experienced Model A owners are asked: “What tools should I bring along?”

There probably is as many answers as there are parts you should bring on any tour, but we thought we'd give you a list that would be on 80% or more of owners who tour.

Parts Tools 
Inner tube or tire patch kit Screwdrivers, sm/med/large
Spark plug Pliers blunt and needle nose
Ignition cable Wire cutters and crimper
Points and condenser Knife
Light bulbs Box open wrench set 5/16" to 3/4"
Fan belt Adjustable wrench
Roll of wire #12 and electrical ends Socket wrench set 5/16" to 3/4"
High tension wire Hammer
Generator cutout Tire pump
Fuses Electrical tape
Gallon of water Electric meter or tester
MAFCA roster Flashlight
Water pump packing Feeler Gauge and file
Extra Repair manual
Jack and wheel chocks
Starting crank
RainX

 

For long trips including MAFCA National Tours include

 

Parts Tools 
Timing gear Timing gear wrench
Ignition switch Grease gun
Ammeter Tire irons
Distributor (backup) and lower shaft Torque wrench
Carburator (or repair kit) Gasket sealer
Stoplight switch Assortment of cotter pins
Starter Bendix Engine oil
Coil Vice grips
Fuel lines inside and outside Channel locks
Head and manifold gasket Compression tester
High tension and extra spark plug wire Water pump packing nut wrench
Radiator hose set Emergency ignition jumper
Wheel bearing set Nut driver set
Various small screws

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