disaster. feeler guage dropped into engine..

[SocialAnomaly99]

Hell yeah! Glad you didn't have to take the engine apart!

[1948man]

Happy endings are good.

[qisteve]

GOT IT!!! Thanks guys, just back with a flexi magnet, and got it first time.really appreciate the support here,be lost otherwise. Off to get a rag,and continue with valves,thanks again!!!

And don't forget to remove the rag when you're done! That's why you want a brightly colored one (or a good memory).

[storm 64]

Happy endings are good.

A valve job with a "Happy Ending"

[ad777]

It will be a happy ending when I start her up and she purrs,I hope! Carbs off,stripping and cleaning them next week,fit new inlet rubbers,then we will see what happens! The valve clearances were far too wide,at least twice what they should be maybe more,so it got to be an improvement. Will repost when all back together again,thankyou all again. Ps,rag definitely out!��

[jabcb]

+1 on that bit of good luck retrieving the feeler gauge.


I've been thinking about getting a digital inspection camera. Given this thread it might be more useful than I was thinking.
Does anyone have it? Is it any good?

http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/diagnostics/digital-inspection-camera-61839.html

[Sandy]

The inspection camera would a great thing to have but rather than spending the $89.00 you can get the flexarm and camera out of China for probably about $15.00 that just plugs into a USB port. Not as handy as the Harbour Freight one but a whole bunch cheaper. If the cables not long enough just use a USB extension cable.

[JamesWhut?]

Of course, being able to see the object of your torment and not being able to retrieve it isn't exactly useful...

[eil]

I don't have it but I'm pretty sure I've seen similar cameras for less. Also, it's Horrible Freight.

Since I have a laptop, I'd be more likely to buy a USB endoscope camera from Amazon or eBay for $20-$40. The cable length is ridiculously long for engine work, but that means it can be used for other things like ducts, pipes, inside walls, etc.

[jabcb]

I don't have it but I'm pretty sure I've seen similar cameras for less. Also, it's Horrible Freight.

Since I have a laptop, I'd be more likely to buy a USB endoscope camera from Amazon or eBay for $20-$40. The cable length is ridiculously long for engine work, but that means it can be used for other things like ducts, pipes, inside walls, etc.

Interesting, thanks.

Can any of these hook up to a smartphone?

[Phred]

Ouch! Note to self - always place a rag over timing chain cavity when adjusting valves.