HELP --- sumbitch, what's a dad to do

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Aug 13, 2008 | 11:10 AM

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Black_notch

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Or if you think it fell some where towards the front yank the timing cover off and see if you can fish it out

Maybe go this route, and try a long magnet. BTW it will give you a awesome chance to fully detail the engine and accessory brackets!
Good luck!

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Aug 13, 2008 | 04:04 PM

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Sheeesh ... all uz guys are what I like about TR.

John, " got lucky the other day with a long flexable magnet " ... that work in your bedroom?
Hmmmm ... I'm going to try that with the wifey tonight

. May take my mind off this friggin dilemna

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Tommy - "Dad is to supervise son pull pan, while drinking cold beer" Yeah buddy, I'm there!

Well, really it sounds like a pan-pullin's comin on

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Aug 13, 2008 | 04:24 PM

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order a new roush crate motor

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Aug 13, 2008 | 06:13 PM

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leave it at the bottom and install a new one from the top

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Aug 15, 2008 | 04:22 PM

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Going in tomorrow --- got a bore scope to see inside, we'll get that little shit!

Tommy, got any beer?

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Aug 15, 2008 | 05:48 PM

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Going in tomorrow --- got a bore scope to see inside, we'll get that little shit!

Tommy, got any beer?

I got the beer.

Aug 16, 2008 | 03:57 PM

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leave it at the bottom and install a new one from the top

Best idea so far!

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Aug 17, 2008 | 03:54 PM

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flexable magnet, try the front drain plug first.

Aug 19, 2008 | 05:37 PM

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Finally got time to get back to the "oil pump rod" hunt.

Borrowed a BoreScope ... found it! Located in front sump --- will cut the hole tomorrow. Where can we buy that pan adhesive at?

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