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Posted By Discussion Topic: Auburn tripSpare parts needed? -- page: 1 2     Grant 07-20-2011 @ 6:11 AM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 559 Joined: Oct 2009 We are preparing to run a '36 Ford from Edmonton, Alberta to Auburn, Indiana for the National Meet next month. What spare parts would likely be a good idea to bring along in case of a breakdown ? We have an extra coil and spark plugs. An Airtex E8902 low-pressure fuel pump has already been installed, as per the recommendations in the January/February V8 Times. While driving through North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois, are there any areas which ought to be avoided ? trjford8 07-20-2011 @ 7:47 AM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 4356 Joined: Oct 2009 Generally it's a good idea to have a spare distributor, pair of spare water pumps and a spare mechanical fuel pump. Also make sure your spare tire is aired up and ready to use if necessary.Make sure you have a jack and lug wrench and a tool box with the appropriate tools. The general rule is if you have the the parts you won't need them. Not having the parts will guarantee the need to find them along the way! TomO 07-20-2011 @ 7:53 AM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 7385 Joined: Oct 2009 There is no good way to avoid the Chicago area unless you come south in Michigan. The 18 wheel traffic around Chicago can be very frightening to someone that has not experienced it before. In the Chicago area, take I-294 to bypass the city. The best time to go east is to plan to arrive at the I-290 / I-294 junction around 9:30 AM. Before that time, there is usually a back up at that ramp. I-90 has construction between Elgin and the I-290 junction. I-94 and I-294 also have some construction. Here is a link to the construction information. http://www.illinoistollway.com/portal/page?_pageid=133,1399546&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL Our Regional group has tentative plans to leave the Licncoln Oasis at the junction of I-80 and I-294 about 8:00 AM on the 24th. That would put you right in the middle of rush hour times on the North and Northwest side of the city. If your plans allow it, you could stay in an area motel overnight and travel with us. We will be driving straight through on I-294, I-94, to Indiana and then taking Rt 49 south to US 6 for most of the trip across Indiana. Other parts that you might want to consider are fan belt, water pumps and a cut out. An extra gas cap doesn't take up much room and will save you the search for a replacement if yours disappears. Keep your tires inflated above 28 lbs, I like to keep 32 lbs in my bias ply tires. You might also invest in a GPS with traffic information. You will need a 6 to 12 V converter or a 12 volt battery to power it. I have been using a jumper battery as it has a built in charger. It fits nicely under my front seat. If you need more info about our RG travel plans, send me a private message. Tom FrankM-RG5 07-20-2011 @ 8:08 AM reply profile send p.m. New Member Posts: 135 Joined: Oct 2009 A roster Kens 36 07-20-2011 @ 9:34 AM reply profile send p.m. Member Posts: 405 Joined: Oct 2009 Grant, Tom has good advice, but another way to avoid Chicago if you are traveling Interstates, is to go straight south from Madison, WI, and take I-39 down to I-88, go east to I-355, then south to I-80. If you want to avoid the tolls on I-88 and 355, take I-39 down to I-80, then head east into Indiana. Ken Grant 07-20-2011 @ 11:18 AM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 559 Joined: Oct 2009 Thank you, gentlemen. Your comments and advice are much appreciated. Tom: if all goes well, we plan to arrive in Auburn on the morning of the 23rd. What is the Lincoln Oasis ? carcrazy 07-20-2011 @ 12:46 PM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 1979 Joined: Oct 2009 Be sure to bring a fully-charged cell phone and a copy of the latest club roster. Bring extra motor oil of the type you use and a 50/50 mixture of coolant and distilled water. Kens 36 07-20-2011 @ 7:22 PM reply profile send p.m. Member Posts: 405 Joined: Oct 2009 Grant, Since Tom hasn't seen this yet, I'll answer. The Lincoln Oasis is a rest stop/service plaza on I-80 in Illinois, about 4 miles from the Indiana border. Ken nelsb01 07-20-2011 @ 9:48 PM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 1100 Joined: Oct 2009 Most relaxing route --- get thru Minnesota and take US 61 along the Mississippi River into Iowa and then connect with US 30 across Ill and Indiana. Take the Lincoln Highway to Auburn. Done it 4 times --- relaxing, mininal truck traffic, plenty of places to stop and have a roadside lunch, and plenty of gas stops. Why pound the daylights out of your car on the interstates. Most of US 30 is four lane divided in Indiana also. Have a safe one. Lou46 07-21-2011 @ 11:48 AM reply profile send p.m. Member Posts: 19 Joined: Oct 2009 Grant, you and Dale have a safe trip down. Debi and I look forward to seeing you both again. LouB.

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