I have a bare shortblock in the garage and I really cant see how it could get on top of the crank through the distributor hole. It looks like it could only go to the front, past the chain and into the front of the pan. I would try the magnet trick. It doesnt need to be nearly as big as you think. If you have an old stock door or dash speaker that you could destroy, that should work.88SC_GT said:it is on top of my crank if anywhere. whenever i could feel the wrench through my distributor hole it was almost straight down, which would be on top of the crank.
not sure where to get the magnets at. awhile back i did some research on magnets for collecting debris in fluid systems (engine oiling system, pumpkin covers, etc) and the neodynium magnets are very strong. some of those magnetic oil filter covers use them.88SC_GT said:i am going to try the magnet method first.
hissin where do you recommend i get a good magnet at? ill see if i can even find my old speaker. otherwards im going to buy one tomorrow reguardless.
thanks guys.
i just fired ya off a PM.88SC_GT said:alright, any suggestion where to get a good magnet then if i cant find my speaker?
never really gone shopping for a good magnet. im thinking just a magnet and maybe some sort of magnet on an extention that i can try holding straight along the side of the oil pan and attracting the wrench.