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tangylee

Nov 08, 2011; 3:45am

I got shimmed

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Horrible thing happened tonight...

I dropped a shim down the camshaft

Am i justified in thinking this set me back about 9 months?

anyone have any experience on how to get something out that has been dropped inside? i have tried to use a magnet but was very unsuccessful. probably will get better magnets for starters unless there are better ideas

any advice would be very appreciated, i think im gonna have to start asking questions about rebuilding the engine soon...

i definitely do not want to take apart the engine but is that the only solution?

1982 CB 750 F SuperSport

TOOLS1

Nov 08, 2011; 3:51am

Re: I got shimmed

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Turn it upside down, and shake it.

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shinyribs

Nov 08, 2011; 3:55am

Re: I got shimmed

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Oh no! I cant help at all,but i offer my condolences. Try what Tools said...just drain the oil first.lol

cityslicker

Nov 09, 2011; 7:37pm

Re: I got shimmed

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OUCH. magnet? there has to be a small enough telescoping magnet to get a shim. maybe a hobby shop would have something like that,.