[SCM246]

I've put over 30k Km on my Euro Dino in the last 7 years and have developed a travel kit that I want to share with the community. Most have been added because of problems I've had happen to me, problems I heard about, or ones that I anticipate might happen.

Please chime in and let's make a list to help others who want to drive their Dino long distances and be prepared for what might happen.

1) Alternator Belt
2) Alternator
3) Throttle Cable
4) Ignition switch electrical contacts (behind Neiman key cylinder)
5) spare fuses and bulbs

[Granucci]

I'll assume a spare tire? However, I am surprised at the spare alternator.

[tazandjan]

12 V tire pump because I have no spare. You can usually fill it enough times to get you somewhere the tire can be repaired.

[SCM246]

Originally Posted by Granucci

I'll assume a spare tire? However, I am surprised at the spare alternator.

I have found more than 10 Dinos in the past few years that have had an oil leak take out their alternator. The position of the alternator tucked in close to the block below the heads is an efficient packaging layout but Italian engines sometimes get leaks.

A friend with a 355 mentioned that his alternator had failed and is positioned just as the Dinos, low and under the heads.

[NigelV12]

A towing eye, if the screw-in type is required, where one is not already fixed to the chassis.

[SCM246]

Originally Posted by NigelV12

A towing eye, if the screw-in type is required, where one is not already fixed to the chassis.

Originally Posted by tazandjan

12 V tire pump because I have no spare. You can usually fill it enough times to get you somewhere the tire can be repaired.

Probably good advice, but was hoping to center more on the Dino model which doesn't require a tow hook and has 5 tires all the same size.

Ahhh the benefits of going vintage!
(Not to mention my State's the one time $35 collector restored vehicle plate which gives you a PERM registration that never needs renewing and relieves emissions testing and front plate obligations?! WA State Licensing: Restored plates)

[tazandjan]

Sounds like a good deal on the registration and front plate, although there is no front plate requirement here, either.

We live in the only two states that allow illegal immigrants to obtain drivers' licenses. Unfortunately, not something I brag about much.

[NigelV12]

You don't want to have them driving around without licences do you? Do they have to pay traffic fines as well?