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Re: I am a MUPPET!! (Dropped something in a bore)
« Reply #15 on: 10 August 2008, 19:08:49 »
take the down pipes off of ten mins ;D ;D
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Re: I am a MUPPET!! (Dropped something in a bore)
« Reply #16 on: 10 August 2008, 19:28:05 »
is it at TDC?

Since your not doing the cambelt... (are you?)

I would think about cranking it, watch and see the pot come up, then easier to get it out?  :-/
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Re: I am a MUPPET!! (Dropped something in a bore)
« Reply #17 on: 10 August 2008, 19:33:47 »
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is it at TDC?

Since your not doing the cambelt... (are you?)

I would think about cranking it, watch and see the pot come up, then easier to get it out?  :-/

At the moment the cams are locked in place and the crank is at TDC with the cambelt (or what was left of the cambelt) removed...

I really think this may have to be a belt and braces heads-off job. TBH it may be worthwhile...
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Re: I am a MUPPET!! (Dropped something in a bore)
« Reply #18 on: 10 August 2008, 19:37:19 »
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is it at TDC?

Since your not doing the cambelt... (are you?)

I would think about cranking it, watch and see the pot come up, then easier to get it out?  :-/

At the moment the cams are locked in place and the crank is at TDC with the cambelt (or what was left of the cambelt) removed...

I really think this may have to be a belt and braces heads-off job. TBH it may be worthwhile...

Put the new belt on, time it up, then crank it up the top and fish it out?

Heads off (not an issue for you time or skills) but there is more cost involved...

I would try and fish it out if you can
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Re: I am a MUPPET!! (Dropped something in a bore)
« Reply #19 on: 10 August 2008, 19:40:20 »
If it is no bigger than the screw tip on a spark plug - run the engine up.

Worst case - it gets stuck in the exhaust valve seal. It will probably burn off anyway but you lose nothing as you would have to take the head off anyway.

If it gets stuck in the cats it will burn up in no time. Natural rubber is a hydrocarbon - as is oil and petrol.

If it's too big for the squish gap, try turning over with a spanner. I would probably still start it up anyway as it will still burn up in the combustion chamber.

Good luck, from The Lone Ranger...
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Re: I am a MUPPET!! (Dropped something in a bore)
« Reply #20 on: 10 August 2008, 19:59:05 »
You need one of these.......

www.acmerubbermagnet.com  :y

Suprised AA hasnt suggested it  ;D

Tho if they havent got any stock left......i carnt see any reason as others have said......start it up and hope it blows out....should do if it is fairly small  :y

I carnt see a bit of rubber doing any harm bouncing around inside the cylinder......worth a go imo before taking the head off  :y
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Re: I am a MUPPET!! (Dropped something in a bore)
« Reply #21 on: 10 August 2008, 20:04:33 »
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I carnt see a bit of rubber doing any harm bouncing around inside the cylinder......worth a go imo before taking the head off  

I agree. Absolutely worst case scenario is that it gets jammed in a valve on the way out and wedges it open. Result - valve damage and the need to whip the head off. The likelihood is that it'll just burn up without doing any damage.

Alternatively, whip the head off anyway. :-/

Not a lot to lose.

Kevin
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Re: I am a MUPPET!! (Dropped something in a bore)
« Reply #22 on: 10 August 2008, 20:12:29 »
How long do you think it'll take to burn up?
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« Reply #23 on: 10 August 2008, 20:23:51 »
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I carnt see a bit of rubber doing any harm bouncing around inside the cylinder......worth a go imo before taking the head off  

I agree. Absolutely worst case scenario is that it gets jammed in a valve on the way out and wedges it open. Result - valve damage and the need to whip the head off. The likelihood is that it'll just burn up without doing any damage.

Alternatively, whip the head off anyway. :-/

Not a lot to lose.

Kevin
 

I think that depends on how big the bit off rubber is......

Would have to pretty big i would have thought to get piston to valve kissing each other  :-/

As to how long to burn off.......well its gets a tad warm inside the cylinder........my chips get burnt if i leave them in the oven for 5 mins too long  ;D

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Re: I am a MUPPET!! (Dropped something in a bore)
« Reply #24 on: 10 August 2008, 20:25:27 »
Start it... I doubt it'll even get as far as the valves... It's fookin hot in them combustion chambers ::) ::) :y :y
« Last Edit: 10 August 2008, 20:25:40 by Lazydocker »
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Re: I am a MUPPET!! (Dropped something in a bore)
« Reply #25 on: 10 August 2008, 20:28:25 »
Put 1 finger in plug hole other finger in HT lead and get Maria to turn the key James ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Re: I am a MUPPET!! (Dropped something in a bore)
« Reply #26 on: 10 August 2008, 20:32:01 »
You may not have to burn it up. Leave the spark plug out and fire it up. I think it might just 'pop' out. :-/
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Re: I am a MUPPET!! (Dropped something in a bore)
« Reply #27 on: 10 August 2008, 20:41:29 »
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You may not have to burn it up. Leave the spark plug out and fire it up. I think it might just 'pop' out. :-/

Sounds like the voice of experience... I've had to do it too  ::) ::) :y :y

Just start it and switch straight off though if you're going to do that... It's a bit noisy!!! ;D ;D ;D
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Re: I am a MUPPET!! (Dropped something in a bore)
« Reply #28 on: 10 August 2008, 20:48:55 »
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You may not have to burn it up. Leave the spark plug out and fire it up. I think it might just 'pop' out. :-/
That was going to be my suggestion...except disconnect something to stop it firing, just turn it over on the starter for a few seconds..
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Re: I am a MUPPET!! (Dropped something in a bore)
« Reply #29 on: 10 August 2008, 20:54:17 »
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You may not have to burn it up. Leave the spark plug out and fire it up. I think it might just 'pop' out. :-/
That was going to be my suggestion...except disconnect something to stop it firing, just turn it over on the starter for a few seconds..

You really need it to fire so that it gives the full OOMPH!!
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