Dumb, dumb, DUMB! I have new bolts for most of the stuff I'm installing, so I decided to put the two bolts for the fuel pump in the holes so I can find them later. Yep, one slipped out of my fingers and in the hole it went. I'm pretty sure the neighbors heard me cussing all the way down the block. Well, I got my magnet out and was able to get the lock washer, but no bolt. Turned the crankshaft a little for a different angle, but nothing. Then I tried another magnet on the bottom of the oil pan to see if maybe I could drag the bolt closer to the fuel pump hole. I could tell I got the bolt a few times, but I could not get it to slide closer. On my last try when I pulled the magnet away, I heard the bolt drop to the deep end. So, I pulled the oil pan and got the bolt. It was sitting right next to the drain plug hole. I probably could have left it there? Anyway, bolt recovered and I scraped the gasket off the oil pan. Tomorrow I'll scrape the engine block and pick up a new gasket. Oh, and I did tape up the holes. Fun times!
~ John in Utah 1946 1/2Ton w/4-speed manual transmission w/1960 235 engine Here We Go Follow in his DITY Bay
- If you think about it, it has been one year ago today!
