Absolutely, #%@$ happens. Had my timing belt cover off while replacing the chain. While cleaning the surface area I dropped a razor blade that of course had to fall into the small oil pan opening. Tried all the tricks to get it out to no avail. Had to drop the oil pan to get the razor blade out. On a good note I discovered a nasty layer of gunk at the bottom of the pan to include the razor blade. Pain in the ass but after cleaning it up and reinstalling the pan I had peace of mind knowing it was done right. 🏝
Do you know where the pushrod ends up when it falls , its hard to tell since I am not a mechanic but good with my hands .
May want to bore scope and see where it went prior to pulling oil pan. In my situation I knew exactly where the razor blade was located. That would be my 2 cents, keep at it you will figure it out. If that doesn’t work pull the oil pan you should be able to find it. 🏝
Sometimes it’s hard to convey with words what you’re dealing with. A few photos of the part and the area it dropped into will probably solicit a specific answer to your question. The knowledge base available on this site is great, someone will have the answer to your problem🏝
I already did all that , since I never did this before I tried to put the rod back in the big hole , had no idea I was supposed to use the plug hole , thats just me not doimg enough studying , it fell down into the crank or oil pan I think , not sure .
Yeah you always have to get whatever you dropped! My father-in-law dropped a washer in the valley area of the 351 Cleveland in his 32 Furd. Thought it went through to the pan... Nope.
I have tried with a flex and extender mag , I just dont know where it can go , I did not want to jack it up on stands to change the pan out , I wanted to drive it up on ramps but not knowing where it is exactly is is scary to start the engine .
I have pulled cars on to the ramps before. It is a must that you have skilled 2nd driver. A spotter would be good also. I can say I'm hoping the best for you as I'm thinking others are too. Sometimes you just have to tear into it. Good Luck.
I'm just worried about reaching the bolts under the k-member , I'm not really fat but have big hands .I have pulled cars on to the ramps before. It is a must that you have skilled 2nd driver. A spotter would be good also. I can say I'm hoping the best for you as I'm thinking others are too. Sometimes you just have to tear into it. Good Luck.
Unbolt the engine mounts and jack it up or lift it. It will go up until it touches the tunnel.
That is good to know .
That could work
This is exactly what I was thinking of trying first if it happened on mine using a rare earth magnet. You can’t start it without the fuel pump pushrod anyway unless you use an electric fuel pump.
