Bolt fell behind the oil tank . . . how involved to move, or let it be ?

[Joesmoe]

Thank you everyone.

I found a bendy probe with magnet buried in my tool chest, and fishing around with that for a bit, did the trick. The bolt was indeed gently wedged between the oil tank and the engine, and apparently the magnet nudged it just so, and the bolt came rolling out and onto the floor.

Many thanks !!!

 

[ruzzle]

Good stuff!

And just as a matter of interest..... one of our group left that same bolt in there, and halfway on a week-long ride his throttle started sticking at about 3,000 rpm. No it wasn't the TPS... the bolt found its way under the throttle stop linkages............ that'll learn him............

 

[warp9.9]

Good stuff!

And just as a matter of interest..... one of our group left that same bolt in there, and halfway on a week-long ride his throttle started sticking at about 3,000 rpm. No it wasn't the TPS... the bolt found its way under the throttle stop linkages............ that'll learn him............

Hmm I am still waiting for my tank bolt to show back up

 

[Joesmoe]

I'm sorry -- this just reminds me of the Aussie humor bit, "The front fell off" . . .

 

[Wrecka]

I have a telescopic probe for just such occasions and have become very well versed in using it............

 

[Rocket Scientist]

I have a telescopic probe for just such occasions and have become very well versed in using it............

I have a telescopic probe myself, but I've nearly forgot how to use it

 

[ruzzle]

Has the front fallen off??

 

[1olbull]

I have a telescopic probe myself, but I've nearly forgot how to use it

Does it have a magnetic end?

 

[cusso ken]

I have a telescopic probe myself, but I've nearly forgot how to use it

If you get abducted by Aliens they will give you lessons on probing,

 

[Rocket Scientist]

Has the front fallen off??

They removed part of the front when I was a baby without even asking