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SOHC.co.uk Forums => CB500/550 => Topic started by: paulbaker1954 on July 27, 2019, 11:17:02 PM
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All going great putting new OEM head gasket on, head on and putting head bolts back with aid of head torch.
Head torch decides to self explode and threw a aaa battery down the hole where the timing chain runs. Luckily got caught between timing chain and tensioner and managed to fish it out with a special “tool” fashioned from dowel and blue tack!!!
Another lesson learnt - stuff a rag in holes where things can drop!
Anyway brings me to the point of the post
Any tips for getting the head flange bolts on. I use a dab of grease in the socket and washer when dropping them in but is there an easier way. Sure I saw a tip somewhere advocating glueing a small magnet to a socket
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The professional way, under £3 for the tool ;)
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10lbs-Portable-Telescopic-Magnetic-Long-Pen-Pick-Up-Rod-Tool-Stick-Extending-UK/401195666325?epid=1508137203&hash=item5d69200b95:g:A~wAAOSwYVlaRz-C
Put the nut and the washer on the end, lower it to the thread and turn. Once you have a couple of threads on, pull the magnet off and tighten with a socket ;) ;)
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10lbs-Portable-Telescopic-Magnetic-Long-Pen-Pick-Up-Rod-Tool-Stick-Extending-UK/401195666325?epid=1508137203&hash=item5d69200b95:g:A~wAAOSwYVlaRz-C
Put the nut and the washer on the end, lower it to the thread and turn. Once you have a couple of threads on, pull the magnet off and tighten with a socket ;) ;)
Thanks Graham good tip
Would have fished out my flying AAA battery as well😀😀😀
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A magnet is a essential tool. I use 3 sizes and saves a load of time.
Never understood why you should tie a cam chain up, when you can drop it out the way and recover it with a magnet when its needed ;) ;)