I think some of that list would depend on the engine type.

For spark plug wires I usually just carry the longest wire.

> .... Was there ever a time when you were "broke
> down" and wished you'd had something?

^^ This is a great question and would make an excellent thread IMO.

I try to keep my spare parts list down to things that would leave me stranded.

e.g. rotor, cap, belts, etc. And, I'd carefully think through which
parts fail right away
or usually fail slowly with some kind of warning. Like enough warning to get me
to the next town. An alternator comes to mind though a spare set of
brushes are small.

Neil.

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