Dropped TC nut.

[Yetii]

As the title suggests, I lost a TC nut into the bellhousing. I can get another nut, but should I worry about having a loose one dancing around in there?

TIA

 

[Rick]

I would try to use a powerful magnet to bring it up to where you could grab it. I would be worried about it getting jammed between the starter gear and the flexplate.

 

[Yetii]

Still trying to fish this nut out. Do I risk damage if I rotate the engine backwards in my attempts to access the nut? Your advice is appreciated.

 

[corkey]

if it is an OHV you can rotate it backwards, if SOHC no,,

 

[Yetii]

It is SOHC. Thanks

 

[corkey]

it may be possible to loosen all the other T C nuts off again, and loosen the trans bolt a bit ,slide it back enough to get that nut out,

maybe tilt the back of the trans up enough to get a piece of wire in there and hook the nut to get it out,

 

[Yetii]

I hate the idea that I have to back the tyranny off, but I'm sure you're right. Argh.

 

[Yetii]

Ill do that tonight.

 

[Yetii]

I got it, thanks. I had to separate the trans as Corkey recommended. Thanks all!