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I hate small parts

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So I finally got time to start changing out the valve seals on installed heads. So after about 4 valves into this I dropped a keeper into the engine bay abyss. It was in slow motion as it dropped bouncing with a pinging sound then silence. Well actually the cursing began after I looked under the car and nothing. After contemplating this dilemma I had the idea to use the air hose to blow around and successfully found it under the car. I did it once more and the process worked again
 
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wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair
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Wish it was that easy for a 10mm socket
 
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I can relate............

Engine - Did something dumb. How screwed am I?!

I wanted to prime the engine before startup by spinning the oil pump with a drill. Pulled the distributor, attached a 1/4" hex driver to my long drill extension using the 2 small set screws, chucked it in my drill and went to town. After priming, I pulled it out and found 1 set screw missing...
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I have a slight sag in my rear
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Dropped a plastic wire separator down there yesterday. Unfortunately the “Magnet on a stick” tool won’t work. Lol It happens....
 
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