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Long term, what should I be carrying for spares and tools?

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CREDIT: Dan Elam

You will eventually want spare wheels and maybe some rain tires. Spare brake pads are a good idea and it doesn’t hurt to have rotors too.

You’ll also need some rivets (you *will* knock the air dam off) and wire tires.

Getting air bubbles out of the cooling system can be tough too so it’s a good idea to have a spare racing valve cap (get one that is rated for 22-24 lbs).

Beyond that the spec racer community is pretty friendly with each other. There is usually someone with a spare transmission or other key parts such as a water pump, head gaskets, alternator, etc. Failures are pretty infrequent, but if something goes wrong, most competitors will loan you a replacement for the weekend or sell you what they have to get you back on the track. As you build your spares inventory you can join in helping others with spare parts too. One good thing about these cars is that most of the parts are commonly available and the nearby auto-supply place.

For tools you’ll need the usual assortment of wrenches including torque wrenches. (Generally most people torque their wheels to 85 foot-lbs.) For the rear brake calipers, you’ll probably want a special tool that lets you rotate the cylinder back into the housing. Harbor Freight and your Ford dealer will have these tools. A battery powered drill can be used for both holes for rivets and to speed up removal of lug nuts.

A lightweight tent isn’t a bad idea either. You never know will rain will show up.

Here is the list of spare parts that we carry. It’s by no means necessary to have all of this and it isn’t a complete list of everything you might need. But it will help you get started:

Spark Plugs
Front brakes
Rear Brakes
Front rotors
Rear rotors
Front shocks
Rear shocks
Fuel pump
Fuel filter
Computer A9P
Computer A9L
Ignition wires
800lb springs
700lb springs
600lb springs
450lb springs
300lb springs
oil filter
oil
wheel bearings and caps
short wheel studs
long wheel studs
Water wetter
Mass-air sensor
O2 sensor
Thermostat
Thermostat gasket
Radiator cap
radiator
Header bolts
Tranny bolts
Push rods
Head gasket set
Valley gaskets
Valve cover gaskets
Exhaust manifold gaskets
J-pipe gasket
Brake fluid (silicon)
Brake fluid (DOT 4)
Bars/radiator leak
Washers
Rear light bulb
Fan belt
switches
clutch master cylinder
brake master cylinder
Spring seat clip (shock)
Gas cap
Front wheel bearing cap
trunk hinge
rear mirror

Here is the list of tools we carry:

work gloves
rags
Torque wrench
SAE wrenches
metric wrenches
SAE sockets
Metric sockets
sockets 1/4"
wrenches (large)
Fuel pressure tester
Compression tester
Vacuum/fuel pressure tester
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1/8" rivets (3/16" - 1/4")
1/8" rivets (3/8" - 1/2")
3/16" rivets (3/8" to 1/2")
3/16" rivets (3/16" - 1/4")
1/8" fender washer
5/32" x 7/8" fender washer
thread fixer even
thread fixed odd
rivet gun
thread setter
timing light
grease gun
grease
jack
clutch tool
SAE allen wrenches
metric allen wrenches
Adjustable wrenches
Channel lock
Plyers
Needlenose plyers
Vise grips
Big scissors
Small scissors
Volt meter
Oil filter wrench
wire
Feeler gauge
Screwdrivers
Jack stands
air pressure gauge
Fuel line disconnect tool
air tank
hammer
speed wrench
durometer
Allen wrench for headers
funnel
valve stem remover
rear brake tool
C-clamp
Brake bleeder
Flat file
Razor knife
Hack saw
Pyrometer
Flat head screwdrivers
Phillips screwdrivers
Adjustable screwdriver
Grip - Magnetic
Grip - Mechanical
Hand mirror
Tire repair kit
“Dobyns” inflatable sheep
Measuring caliper
torch
1/2" x 20 hex die
Battery charger
scotchbrite wheel
Safety wire
Safety wire tool
7/16" tap
Tap tool
Razor scraper

This is the inventory list we use for the trailer. Your list will probably be smaller:

Chairs
Hose clamps
Hoses
Pit board
Tire crayon
Wire ties
Halogen work light
Halogen spot light
Radio
Tent
Tie downs
Rain-x
Anti-fog
Jackets
Umbrella
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Windex
Water spray bottle
Fuel jug
Water jug
rubber mats
Wheel chocks plastic
NASA GCR
FFR Rules
Cobra Logbooks
grill
grill propane adapter
grill tools
propane
air tank
Cooler
hood pins
Assembly manual
Nylon screws
Carb cleaner
velcro
1/4"x3/4" bolt
3/8"x2" bolt
1/2"x1.25" bolt
1/2" x 2" bolt coarse
1/2"x2.5" bolt
1/2"x4" bolt
5/8"x1.5" bolt
1/2"x5.5" bolt
5/8"x3" bolt
5/8"x2.5" bolt
5/16"-18 x 1 1/4" bolt coarse
5/16"-18 x 1 3/4" coarse
5/16"-24 x 1 1/4" fine
5/16"-18 x 1 1/2" coarse
5/16"-24 x 1" fine
5/16"-18 x 2" coarse
spacers/washers
nuts
Anti-seize
Loctite
red 200 MPH tape
no stick tape
electrical tape
colored tape
Amber tape
Thread seal tape
Gasket compound
Aluminum pieces
WD-40
#6 self tapping screws
clock
Chilton Guide for Mustangs
Bars leak
picnic supplies
Cleaning wipes
Tarp
Folding table
Engine degreaser
Gloves
Water can
Hand soap/cleaner
Rain suit
Broom
Decal squeegee
Form-a-gasket Black
Belt dressing
Graphite
Silicone adhesive
Clear tubing
Razor blades
Kitty litter
Form-a-gasket Orange
Outdoor Floor
Cotter pins
 
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