Missing derby cover bolt
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Missing derby cover bolt
boy do i feel stupid.... changing primary fluid and the last bolt cam out before i was ready and as i caught the cover it must have bounced and dropped into the case... cant see it but it is nowhere to be found on the floor... what are my options ? could it have rolled down to the magnet on the drain plug ? thanks alot
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Missing Bolt
Yes, if you have a small magnet on a stick, you can fish for it. You can also remove the drain plug and check the magnet and fish through there. If all else fails, remove the outer primary.
Are you sure it didn't bounce away from the work site ?
Are you sure it didn't bounce away from the work site ?
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found it !!!!!!! scooted around garage floor with readers and a flashlight asking the Almighty for some help for 15 minutes.... no where to be found... didnt see it inside primary case... removed drain plug again.. nope... moved bike side to side and looked inside again and saw it WAY down at bottom of case on left... buddy came over with small magnet on telescoping screwdriver and i got it ... i learned from that one to remove top screw first ... lifes little ( and big ) lessons
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Glad you found it but going forward when working on bike get you a couple of the magnet dishes intended for such use, keeping bolts and such from hiding where you will least likely or never find them.
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I'll bet that Harbor Freight has all sorts of magnetic goodies that would help you in just such a situation. That bought experience is the best kind. Just glad you didn't have to take the post-grad course...
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I have a couple of magnets on telescoping rods. One big and one small and they are both a real help at times.
If you have never tried a 2 finger mechanical finger, they are the best at hardware retrieval.
If you have never tried a 2 finger mechanical finger, they are the best at hardware retrieval.
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