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02-16-07 07:29 AM - Post#1097703
In response to motorhed327
Anyone running an old - or even a newer "offbeat" vehicle should keep a few spares with them to minimize the liklihood of problems on the road. I'm speaking of things like a waterpump, points and condensor, fuel pump, fuel filter, etc. as applicable.
Presuming that one has checked the vehicle over thoroughly ahead of time, major internal problems are extremely unlikely - even on high-mileage vehicles.
That said, sourcing parts for a Chevy six is really not much more difficult than for a small block V8. Possibly I'm luckier than most, but at age 62 I've never been stranded where I couldn't get my vehicle repaired either by myself or with locally available help - even with things as rare as a three-cylinder, two stroke Saab. My closest call was when the ball bearings dropped out of the steering box on a forward control Ford van, but even then I was able to find a junk yard with a suitable donor vehicle.
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