Cam Install ?? Help Asap
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Cam Install ?? Help Asap I'm in the process of a cam install and stuck a pen magnet down the pushrod hole to c if it would fit. I bought what i thought were quality, but the head of the magnet popped off and is probably still stuck on top of the lifter. Has anyone experienced this b4 and if so any easy ways to get the head of the magnet back??? Or is the head coming off??
TIA
WICKED
TIA
WICKED
Originally Posted by Wicked
I'm in the process of a cam install and stuck a pen magnet down the pushrod hole to c if it would fit. I bought what i thought were quality, but the head of the magnet popped off and is probably still stuck on top of the lifter. Has anyone experienced this b4 and if so any easy ways to get the head of the magnet back??? Or is the head coming off??
TIA
WICKED
TIA
WICKED
Does the magnet have screw on ends? If so see if you can shine a pen light down the hole and screw the shaft back onto the magnet end.
I am sure you already tried to get it with one of the other magnets. Right?
Maybe stick some clay into a big McDonalds straw and see if you can get the magnet head to stick in the straw?
Maybe stick some clay into a big McDonalds straw and see if you can get the magnet head to stick in the straw?
TECH Junkie
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Yikes, that sucks. I've only heard of that happening 1-2 times before (out of hundreds)..quality control on the magnets sucks.
If that happened to me, I probably wouldnt waste my time trying to get it out with the head on, and i'd just pull the head. Its really easy, and a head gasket and bolt can probably be had for $50-$60. The best part is you can pull half the lifters out so thats 8 less lifters to fall if you havent done the cam swap yet.
Sorry for your misfortune...sometimes "**** happens".
If that happened to me, I probably wouldnt waste my time trying to get it out with the head on, and i'd just pull the head. Its really easy, and a head gasket and bolt can probably be had for $50-$60. The best part is you can pull half the lifters out so thats 8 less lifters to fall if you havent done the cam swap yet.
Sorry for your misfortune...sometimes "**** happens".
Don't give up yet... How many of you old-school wrenchers remember those little spring-loaded parts retrievers? ****, how do you describe 'em -- the lawnmower throttle cable-looking thing with the button you press down with your thumb, and little wire fingers stick out of the end. Lift off with your thumb, and the fingers retract and pick up whatever you stick it on.. Anyone have a clue what I'm talking about ? 
Originally Posted by Brains
Don't give up yet... How many of you old-school wrenchers remember those little spring-loaded parts retrievers? ****, how do you describe 'em -- the lawnmower throttle cable-looking thing with the button you press down with your thumb, and little wire fingers stick out of the end. Lift off with your thumb, and the fingers retract and pick up whatever you stick it on.. Anyone have a clue what I'm talking about ?
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Originally Posted by Brains
Don't give up yet... How many of you old-school wrenchers remember those little spring-loaded parts retrievers? ****, how do you describe 'em -- the lawnmower throttle cable-looking thing with the button you press down with your thumb, and little wire fingers stick out of the end. Lift off with your thumb, and the fingers retract and pick up whatever you stick it on.. Anyone have a clue what I'm talking about ?
Originally Posted by Brains
Don't give up yet... How many of you old-school wrenchers remember those little spring-loaded parts retrievers? ****, how do you describe 'em -- the lawnmower throttle cable-looking thing with the button you press down with your thumb, and little wire fingers stick out of the end. Lift off with your thumb, and the fingers retract and pick up whatever you stick it on.. Anyone have a clue what I'm talking about ?
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Originally Posted by smokin' joe 00 ss
You should be able to get to the lifters by just pulling the lifter vally cover.
TECH Junkie
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The claw might work, but I'm doubting you'll ever get a claw finger under the edge of the magnet. It kinda sits recessed on the lifter. Either way, I always keep a spare set of head gaskets around for stuff like this, since pulling a head off is so easy.
