| Author | Message | ||
     ross kowalski Grand Master Username: cdfpw Post Number: 365 Registered: 11-2015 |
While the toolkit in my car is largely supplied from the dollar store just so that if I ever break down and someone stops to help I can pull out the worst tools known to man. On the other hand, I do have three things in the toolkit that are "limp home" items. 1. A 15A fused 14 gauge wire with alligator clips 2. A condenser with alligator clips 3. mechanics wire The theory is that no matter what I should be able to fire the coil and tie up anything dragging. | ||
| ross kowalski Grand Master Username: cdfpw Post Number: 366 Registered: 11-2015 |
Heres my shot at the super RR limp home tool kit 1. 15A fused 14 gauge wire with alligator clips 2. condenser with alligator clips 2.5 replacement coil 2.6 point file 3. mechanics wire 4. fire extinguisher 5. fencing pliers 6. 4 wago 221 connectors 7. wd 40 8 flat / plus screwdriver from volvo tool kit 9. EIFEL plierswrench 10. 1' 5/16 hose and clamps 11. 1' 7/16 hose and clamps 12. 1 rectorseal magnapatch 13. 1 stick quick steel epoxy | ||
| David Towers Prolific User Username: xtriple Post Number: 133 Registered: 6-2010 |
Good idea, here's my take on it: AA card, Mobile phone!  | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1424 Registered: 4-2016 |
Great list Ross. Do you actually carry that with you? Here is my limp home mode.  The abov pic, is actually one of my factory prepared trucks I put together for the launch of this new range of UD's from Japan. Special spec for Australian conditions. | ||
| ross kowalski Grand Master Username: cdfpw Post Number: 367 Registered: 11-2015 |
Patrick, What I actually have is Eifel gearwrench Fencing pliers Mechanics wire Wago connectors Dollar store screwdriver Dollar store needle nose Dollar store pliers Dollar store adjustable Test condenser Fused test wire Fire extinguisher Points And a rear bumper mount located tow hook because I was through that when I got the car towed home Nice looking tow rig. Special Australian conditions? Dust? | ||
| ross kowalski Grand Master Username: cdfpw Post Number: 368 Registered: 11-2015 |
David, Good call. I keep the tools for other people mostly. I never used a fire extinguisher on any of my cars, but twice put people out at the roadside. | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1428 Registered: 4-2016 |
That's a good set of gear Ross. I used to carry heaps, but only cleaning gear now. My car must have weighed an extra 400kg (880lb) I had that much crap with me. Yes mate, This new range fully imported from Japan medium duty trucks are designed by us here with the following items Legal sleeper cab 6x4 drive Inter axle diff locks Driver controlled diff locks Allison automatic transmission FUPS bar Double air cleaners Double fuel filters & water ejector Large capacity sump Heavy duty oil to coolant transmission cooler Larger surface area brakes Truck specific sat nav A great set up. Some more pics below from our dealer & media launch. Here is a video done by one of our Aussie truck journos. I spent the day with him while doing the video. https://www.fullyloaded.com.au/truck-reviews/1612/test-drive-ud-pw-24-280     | ||
| ross kowalski Grand Master Username: cdfpw Post Number: 370 Registered: 11-2015 |
Patrick, Nice video, sounds like a lot of thought went into just the right specs for the market. UD and an Allison, must be low running costs too. The Allison should make for less fatigue. The Ryder rent-a-trucks that are used around here at harvest time are automated manuals. Good trucks, but they seem to always be in regen. Must be just the right combination of conditions for the ECU to call for one. | ||
| Jim Walters Prolific User Username: jim_walters Post Number: 104 Registered: 1-2014 |
Better than a fused lead is one with a circuit breaker with long alligator leads. Carry one long enough that will reach the fuel pump from the engine compartment. In addition to coil and condensor carry a spare distributor rotor. Self vulcanizing rubber tape is good too for hoses. SRH8505 SRC18015 SRE22493 NAC-05370 www.bristolmotors.com | ||
| Patrick Francis Frequent User Username: jackpot Post Number: 76 Registered: 11-2016 |
Patrick R I want to drive one of those trucks over difficult roads! Ross Go to electronic ignition and lighten your emergency kit! | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1430 Registered: 4-2016 |
Ross & Patrick. Yes mate, a lot of thought and testing here in Aus for these trucks. They are good for Australian conditions and don't fall apart LOL There is no regen on these trucks as they use SCR. So no DPF in the system. In Australia the EGR trucks are down to 8,000k oil change intervals, where our range utilising SCR are up to 30k for medium duty & 60k oil change intervals on the heavy duty product. In Japan, they take them to 100,000k's between oil changes. We have found automated manuals in medium duty trucks to be to unreliable, thus the Allison. Australia is the only market to use the Allison automatic transmission in the UD truck. | ||
| ross kowalski Grand Master Username: cdfpw Post Number: 373 Registered: 11-2015 |
Patrick F, I got to thinking about what you said. The Pertronix ignition doesn't use a condenser. I wonder how it makes AC? Hmmmmm. Curious. | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1441 Registered: 4-2016 |
Patrick, Come to Australia and I can let you drive any one of them over any roads we have here. They are actually very good off road. |
