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What do you keep in your engine emergency kit? 14 years 6 months ago #7111

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Spare fuel filter, spare plugs (pregapped and then reboxed with the protection), plug wrench, pliers, cutters... what else?

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Re:What do you keep in your engine emergency kit? 14 years 6 months ago #7112

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Screwdriver with multiple, (interchangeable) tips, crescent wrench, electrical tape, fuses, flashlight..........

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Re:What do you keep in your engine emergency kit? 14 years 6 months ago #7113

Hex key for adjusting the trim tab :)

Frank

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Re:What do you keep in your engine emergency kit? 14 years 6 months ago #7118

A spare fuel\water filter\separator canister...roll of duct tape...enough hand tools to do a tune-up or change out minor parts on the motor...small LED Maglite...roll of heavy gauge safety wire...

A few other odds\ends im sure im forgetting also.

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Re:What do you keep in your engine emergency kit? 14 years 6 months ago #7140

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vice grips, wire coat hanger, duct tape,spark plugs

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Re:What do you keep in your engine emergency kit? 14 years 6 months ago #7152

Cell Phone, and a good trolling motor and battery.
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Re:What do you keep in your engine emergency kit? 14 years 6 months ago #7189

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for when all else fails........................booze! jus kiddin

I think everyone has covered the basics.

Box Wrench set 3/16 up to 5/8
Socket Set to Match Box Wrenches plus spark plug socket (don't for get the ratchet)
Philips Head and Regular Head screw drivers (several sizes)
Vice Grips, Needle Nose and Reg Pliers
Wire Cutters/Strippers and Wire Crimpers
Elect & Duct Tape
Battery Post Cleaner
Starting Fluid
Penetrating Oil
Spark Plugs
Crocus/Emery Cloth
Zip Ties
Small Hammer
In Line Fuel Filter or H2O Sep Fuel Filter canister
Spare coil or other important electronic component you can change should your main on fail.
Spare Prop
Oars/Paddles
Cell Phone/Radio
Flares
Anchor
Rope for towing
Booze

Yup that about covers it.

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Re:What do you keep in your engine emergency kit? 14 years 6 months ago #7642

One of my favorite quotes:

Walt Kowalski: Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone.

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Re:What do you keep in your engine emergency kit? 14 years 6 months ago #7659

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Don't forget the wire coat hanger! LOL

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Re:What do you keep in your engine emergency kit? 13 years 8 months ago #26952

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I would suggest an multimeter for electrical troubleshooting.

Randy

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Re:What do you keep in your engine emergency kit? 13 years 8 months ago #26966

Skipper on a 40' sailboat said " If you need a tool box onboard , then maybe we should not be out here racing in 30 knots of wind or more "

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Re:What do you keep in your engine emergency kit? 13 years 8 months ago #27043

*105 piece tool kit
*spare prop
*spare prop nut
*prop wrench
*jumper cables
*siphon
*wire
*electrical tape
*spare flashlight & batteries
*extra fire extingusiher
*sun block
*water, water, more water (Arizona desert)
*extra rope
*spare anchor
*spare fuses
*first aid kit
*multi-testor
*hand start rope

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Re:What do you keep in your engine emergency kit? 13 years 8 months ago #27067

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How about 3'-4' of 14gauge wire?

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Re:What do you keep in your engine emergency kit? 13 years 8 months ago #27149

Well, It depends on the waterway your are going to cruise on. I mainly cruise on a nice little in landland lake. So If I happen to break down, I'll get home soon. I do have some spare parts and tools for unforseen events in my "toolbox" I don't like breaking down but if I do I usually have an alternitive way of getting back to my place.

Long story short! I doesn't hurt to have a "First-Aid Tool box" B)
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Re:What do you keep in your engine emergency kit? 13 years 8 months ago #27331

I carry a tow line so I can tow the OMC guys back to the boat ramp.
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