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Mar 30, 2020 | 08:23 AM

#21

Bigredwing

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From: Leonardtown Maryland

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2K14C7

Where do you think all of those “road find” wrenches, screwdrivers and pliers come from? LOL. I have a very nice Snap On screwdriver and a 3/8” drive ratchet that I found on the road.

It was probably Rayland's from Post #14.

Mar 30, 2020 | 08:34 AM

#22

meadowz06

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From: birmingham Alabama

St. Jude Donor '09 and '13

Glad you found the tool. The intake looks great.

Mar 30, 2020 | 09:35 AM

#23

joemessman

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From: Lake Havasu City Arizona

I know this may sound stupid, but I tie my wrenches, etc. to my wrist with a little line strap. If I drop them down into the depths of the engine bay, which I do on occasion, I can pull them up.
I'm not a mechanic, but I am clumsy.

Mar 30, 2020 | 09:46 AM

#24

Elk

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Quote:

Originally Posted by C7MEDIC

it was in the front bumper valance. I contacted a friend who is a corvette tech and he came over and saw it within 30 seconds. I was in shock lol.

I suspect he knew exactly where to look because he also has dropped tools and thus knows where they go.

Mar 30, 2020 | 09:52 AM

#25

Maxpowers

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From: Toronto

Yup weve all done that, glad you found it.

The worst is dropping a socket. Little buggers can find all sorts of nooks and crannies to hide in.

Mar 30, 2020 | 11:48 AM

#26

Vette Ski

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From: Howell N.J

Glad you found it, I knew you would ! When I worked on my Gold wing and changed the air filter ( 4-5 hr. job ) if you dropped something ( a lot of the Gold wing parts are plastic ) went into a long black hole never to be seen again, even metal parts disappear .
Rich

Mar 31, 2020 | 03:02 PM

#27

fsvoboda

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From: East Lansing, MI

Quote:

Originally Posted by C7MEDIC

Mission accomplished.. i stepped away and got a cold glass of water. I also went and purchased a telescoping magnet..... needless to say i have found it ! Im very happy with the ending result. Thanks for all the kind words and positivity. That really was stressful!!!

D

Congratulations. Now you know one reason the Snap-On tool truck makes its rounds from repair shop to repair shop.