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help...dropped dowel in cylinder recess...

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by kalyekid, Oct 1, 2016.

  1. kalyekid

    kalyekid New Member

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    Help...i accidentally dropped dowel in cylinder recess...engine is mounted so I can't even see it down there...

    any suggestions, please!!!

    Thanks

    Harold
    1982 xj650 Maxim
     
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    XJ550H Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    you do mean inside the motor correct?

    have you tried a vacuum?
    which cylinder?

    take the gas tank off so you can see?

    how long was the dowel?
     
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  3. kalyekid

    kalyekid New Member

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    I was trying to put the cam shafts back and I accidentally bumped one of it (the one closest to the cam chain recess, of all [grrrr....]), yes into the cam chain recess....

    I got the gas tank off already, but the top frame and the bunch of cables are on the way so I can hardly see down there.

    the dowel is one of those that goes with the camshaft caps.

    Thanks.

    Harold
     
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    kalyekid New Member

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    Thank you everyone. Got it. I used a magnetic pickup tool, as suggested by a friend.
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    Go to harbor freight and get their cheapie extension magnet. It looks like a radio antenna but with a small magnet on the end. Stick it down in no hopefully you can attract it. Otherwise, you'll need to pull the oil pan. It's probably gonna be laying down there.

    Bigger thing is to not panic. This is a correctable issue as long as you don't panic.
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    ha-- your post came in between the time I hit send, and the time it showed up on my screen!! Glad you got it
     
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    kalyekid New Member

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    Thank you. That is exactly what I used, the $1.99 extension magnet from AutoZone.
     
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