Help.....I dropped a socket in the engine compartment
04-11-2006, 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by blacksedan87
OMG!!!!
You dropped a tool into the BLACKHOLE??
The last person that reported that problem reached down there with a magnetic extending wand and his arm disappeared!
You've heard of the Bermuda Triangle, right? Well, this is the Corvette Triangle.......
Tools have a way of mysteriously disappearing into it - never to be heard from again......
Actually - now that I've gotten that out of my system - I really did use one of those magnetic extending wands and I was able to snag it. Here's a pic of what's in that hole......
Happy hunting!
You dropped a tool into the BLACKHOLE??The last person that reported that problem reached down there with a magnetic extending wand and his arm disappeared!
You've heard of the Bermuda Triangle, right? Well, this is the Corvette Triangle.......
Tools have a way of mysteriously disappearing into it - never to be heard from again......
Actually - now that I've gotten that out of my system - I really did use one of those magnetic extending wands and I was able to snag it. Here's a pic of what's in that hole......
Happy hunting!
04-12-2006, 10:30 AM
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Well, I followed the directions above to try and retreive my battery terminal hold-down nut. I found I had to remove the wheel for easier access.
I searched inside there, but did not find it.
I'm glad you other guys had more luck
I searched inside there, but did not find it.
I'm glad you other guys had more luck
04-12-2006, 01:53 PM
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Worse Problem
A bunch of years ago I was helping a friend install new solid lifters in his '67 427 & we dropped a small bolt into a lifter bore. Luckily, we were able to see it & eventually retrieved it with a magnatized screwdriver.
04-12-2006, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by blacksedan87
Here's a pic of what's in that hole......
Happy hunting!
Happy hunting!
Thanks everybody.....you guys are the best!!!!
04-12-2006, 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by blacksedan87
OMG!!!! You dropped a tool into the BLACKHOLE??
The last person that reported that problem reached down there with a magnetic extending wand and his arm disappeared!
You've heard of the Bermuda Triangle, right? Well, this is the Corvette Triangle.......
Tools have a way of mysteriously disappearing into it - never to be heard from again......
Actually - now that I've gotten that out of my system - I really did use one of those magnetic extending wands and I was able to snag it. Here's a pic of what's in that hole......
Happy hunting!
You dropped a tool into the BLACKHOLE??The last person that reported that problem reached down there with a magnetic extending wand and his arm disappeared!
You've heard of the Bermuda Triangle, right? Well, this is the Corvette Triangle.......
Tools have a way of mysteriously disappearing into it - never to be heard from again......
Actually - now that I've gotten that out of my system - I really did use one of those magnetic extending wands and I was able to snag it. Here's a pic of what's in that hole......
Happy hunting!
04-12-2006, 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by blacksedan87
OMG!!!! You dropped a tool into the BLACKHOLE??
The last person that reported that problem reached down there with a magnetic extending wand and his arm disappeared!
You've heard of the Bermuda Triangle, right? Well, this is the Corvette Triangle.......
Tools have a way of mysteriously disappearing into it - never to be heard from again......
Actually - now that I've gotten that out of my system - I really did use one of those magnetic extending wands and I was able to snag it. Here's a pic of what's in that hole......
Happy hunting!
You dropped a tool into the BLACKHOLE??The last person that reported that problem reached down there with a magnetic extending wand and his arm disappeared!
You've heard of the Bermuda Triangle, right? Well, this is the Corvette Triangle.......
Tools have a way of mysteriously disappearing into it - never to be heard from again......
Actually - now that I've gotten that out of my system - I really did use one of those magnetic extending wands and I was able to snag it. Here's a pic of what's in that hole......
Happy hunting!
04-12-2006, 05:06 PM
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Don't feel bad. Went to take out my battery today and dropped the first damn socket I tried on the bolt head. Had to jack her up, remove the wheel, and open the panel just to get in there.
However, thank you. If I hadn't seen this thread a couple days ago, I'dve never known how to access that low area.
However, thank you. If I hadn't seen this thread a couple days ago, I'dve never known how to access that low area.
04-12-2006, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
I've done the same thing with a socket and taking this panel off made access very easy. There is not hole for the socket to fall out, so if you want it, follow the above.
04-12-2006, 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by C5MILLYELL02
BlackSedan87 You didn;t have to take your fendor off just to show where it was
Thanks everybody.....you guys are the best!!!!
Thanks everybody.....you guys are the best!!!!
Actually - it wasn't my fender - it was a Vette owned by some guy in the parking lot. He came out while I had it off, and asked what the heck I was doing. I told him I was trying to demonstrate a point for my CF buddies, don't worry I'll put it back! Geez, some people are so picky!
04-13-2006, 05:59 AM
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OMG. I thought I was the only one this had happened to! I've droped two sockets into that dang abyss. They have been there for years. I thought I'd never see them again. I can't thank you guys enough for all the info you share.
