2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Emergency Spare Parts Kit - What to Carry?

[JLandry]

I'd like to toss this out to get some group feedback on the subject...



Scenario...



You've got a 2nd Gen 24V truck with 100,000 miles on it and in overall good condition. You're going on a long road trip to a remote area (but not off road). Cell phone coverage at your destination will be spotty and the nearest town of any size will be 100 miles away.



Question...



What spare parts would you carry in an emergency "kit" to keep you from becoming completely stranded (or require an expensive tow) and your vacation from being ruined?



Now obviously you have to balance the following considerations: cost, propensity toward failure, difficulty to field install, and the chance of the part truly leaving you stranding. For example, I don't believe a failed IAT sensor will leave you stranded, so despite the low cost, it doesn't make the list. A failed crank angle sensor could leave the engine unable to run, so I'd put it on the list. Same with a lift pump, etc. A broken U-joint could leave you stranded, but is that reasonable to try and repair on the side of the road with common tools?



My list would include:

Crank Angle Sensor

MAP Sensor

Water Pump

Radiator Hose Sealing Tape

Thermostat

Coolant

Lift Pump

Fuel Filter

Serpentine Belt

APPS

VP44 Fuel Injection Pump

Spare Fuses​

Anything else?



Thanks,



John L.

 

[RAndrae]

You about have it covered. . but if your willing to change a vp44, ujoints are a cake walk.....

 

[BigPapa]

John L, where you goin'?



Birmingham?:-laf:-laf



Scott

 

[benhall]

I think I know where I might be able to find a spare kitchen sink for you.



Ben

 

[KLockliear]

Sounds like you have the parts covered... don't forget the other basics...



3 days worth of water, some food (I keep those 3600 calorie emergency bars that keep forever in a ziploc), change of clothes or two, shoes, towels/rags, fire extinguisher, tow strap, real floor jack, tools (at least a wrench set, socket set and the basics), jumper cables, coolant water, gloves, etc.



I even carry more than this, but that should get you out of almost any bind.

 

[RAndrae]

Good point I forgot to mention those... I carr food, water, warm clothes, fire maken stuff etc

 

[kkreigh]

I carry a belt tensioner pulley not a big iten but can strand you when it goes out.

 

[tolmsted]

JLandry:



I see your truck is a 4x2.

Jug of anti-freeze and jug of water and/or a pail.

I just had to replace u-joints on the rear drive line.

See my post under "911 Truck Down" last week or so. Mine is a 4x4.

Tail housing seal was a ***** to find in this town.

Think about replacing the hoses before you go. Good piece of mind.

Extra air and fuel filters.

Fine mesh screen mounted in front of the ac/inter-cooler fins to catch bugs and small stones.



Have a safe trip.

Tom

 

[JGK]

This is a really good topic.



Being properly valved, I'd like to suggest that somehow a similar list be discussed for us. Of course, all the non-engine specific items apply (personal needs and truck suspension, coolant, and lube items) but what should a 12-valver carry, both autos and 5-speeds?



In my particular case, I may be doing a trip early in the summer before it gets too hot well off road in into the desert wilderness of Eastern Oregon. Maybe 50 miles one-way off paved road. Not rock crawling - probably suitable for a good 2 wheel drive - but a 4X4 would be better. Think rolling hills of sage bush, lava rock, junipers, rattle snakes, and very little water.



-Jay

 

[JLandry]

I think I know where I might be able to find a spare kitchen sink for you.



Ben

Ben,



That's already in the 25 foot travel trailer I pull. :-laf



John L.

 

[rweis]

I see John L already has one, but for the rest of ya'll here is a replacement APPS thread:



https://www.turbodieselregister.com...n-1998-5-2002/198522-anatomy-apps-sequel.html



Much cheaper than DC.



Bob Weis

 

[McCRam]

If I was in the situation that I would be worried about something failing on a long trip. I would replace it before I left. Another thing I would consider. If you are nervous enough to take a spare injection pump, you should be taking a buddy along with you with another vehicle, or at least throw a four wheeler in the back for alternate transportation.



Another thing to take on off road excursions, is more than one spare tire. For the truck and any trailer you might be pulling. Take an air compressor and tire repair kits as well. I kid you not, one day I had six flats between the truck and trailer.

 

[McCRam]

Another thing I would get before I invested to much in spare parts is a satelite phone.

 

[KLockliear]

Ya know what, I'm not going to add it to my kit because I don't want to deal with it, but FUEL would be a great one.



Last night on the way home from work, my truck just quit on the I-15. So I pull over, check fuel pressure (about 1/2 of normal), fuel gauge still just below 1/4.



So I pull the stock lift pump and put a new one in... same issue! So now I think it's the pusher pump, but all I can do is have my buddy bring me some hose and barbs to bypass it... on the way, bring some fuel.



Put 5 gals it and I got full fuel pressure - the damn level sender took a dump!

 

[JLandry]

Put 5 gals it and I got full fuel pressure - the damn level sender took a dump!

Keith,



A cool gadget that helps you keep track of fuel (among many other things) independently of the fuel level sender is a ScanGauge. I use one in my truck to keep track of the total fuel quantity on board in both my main and aux tanks. It's turned out to be quite accurate in my truck... within 0. 5%.



Best regards,



John L.

 

[Forrest Nearing]

a 12 valve chase vehicle?

 

[rweis]

KLockliear -



I put a mechanical gauge in my 02' that feeds the DC canbus https://www.turbodieselregister.com...-many-us-had-change-because-deteriorated.html. I mounted the mechanical gauge into the tank body but getting a good seal is a tad tricky.



Bob Weis

 

[Forrest Nearing]

on a more serious note... the reason I opened this thread is I just got my first electronicly controlled Cummins, and I'm kinda nervous about taking it on our annual trip into the mountains!



I'm a major boyscout and I keep all kinds of spares in my trucks. two of each filter, extra belt, lift pump, starter contacts, etc.



I'm still learning all the little stuff I should keep as spares in the new truck!

 

[BigPapa]

a 12 valve chase vehicle?

Now THAT is funny.



Scott

 

[KLockliear]

Keith,



A cool gadget that helps you keep track of fuel (among many other things) independently of the fuel level sender is a ScanGauge. I use one in my truck to keep track of the total fuel quantity on board in both my main and aux tanks. It's turned out to be quite accurate in my truck... within 0. 5%.



Best regards,



John L.

If I had paid more attention to my GPS "trip odometer" I could have guessed sooner. 435miles after towing for 1/2 that = out of fuel.