Things I should Know-long trip planned

[Mart]

Things I or friends have needed while out on the road.

Head gasket.
Cotter pins.
Fuel filter.
Gear oil.
Points.
Thermostats.
Condensers.
Tire irons.
Tow rope.
Jumper cables.
Cable ties.
Electrical wire.
Carb float.
Axle key.
rotor arm
distributor cap.
Plug lead

In my case the thermostat failed which caused the head gasket to blow. I now have mech temp gauges on both sides.

One more thing is to make sure the wheel nuts are not over tightened so you can undo them with your travelling tools.

Make sure your axle nuts are very tight.

Make sure any spares have been tested (used on the car) beforehand.

Lots and lots of other things but the above have been needed at some time by people I know or by myself.

Mart.