Re: [T3] Stupid idea? - fan housing

[Timothy Kender <timothy_kender@cox.net>]

<x-flowed>Would it not be easier to use a strong magnet to drag the loose bolt 
along the body of the housing to the nearest exit point? I've got 
magnets that can lift 20 pounds! I'd probably use one weaker than this. 
Surely could this not work too?

On Wed, 13 Jul 2005 2:35 pm, Todd Heimer wrote:
> Hi I'm about to do something potentially stupid and need some feedback:
>
> my 68' square recently developed the dreaded "loose bolt rattling 
> around inside fan housing" problem.
>
> I think there must be an easier method to extract that bolt than engine 
> removal.  This is my plan:
>
> 1) since the fan housing is round, the loose bolt should be resting at 
> the bottom of the housing.
> 2) drill a ~ 1/2" diameter hole in the bottom of the housing
> 3) stick a 3/8" diameter cow magnet into the hole and fish for the 
> bolt.
> 4) withdraw magnet and bolt
> 5) seal hole with JB weld
>
> Anybody see anything wrong or potentially detrimental in this idea??
> Anyone tried it?
>
> TIA,
> Todd
Timothy in Phoenix,
1973 Fasty "Sport"
1977 Highroof "Little Buddha"

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