its worse when you can find all but 1 collett
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| Author: | MiniKit [ Mon May 10, 2010 8:17 pm ] |
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All set to put the Valves back in the head and bolt it all back together and I can't find the spring retainers or colletts.. It's doing my freakin head in. Just turned over the whole shed looking for them and nothing... Oh well back out there again to look... Maybe having a burbon or two will clear my thoughts... |
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| Author: | mini maxx [ Mon May 10, 2010 9:13 pm ] |
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its worse when you can find all but 1 collett
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| Author: | Mick [ Mon May 10, 2010 9:47 pm ] |
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I only know that it pays to look up in high places in my garage, just above eye level is a common spot for items I want to have instant access to when I need them. "Instant" invariably being after an hour of looking for the said infallible hiding spot. |
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| Author: | jimmyinamini [ Mon May 10, 2010 9:48 pm ] |
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have you checked the engine mount area on the radiator side thad damed thing is like the burmuda triangle any thing goes near there and it is never to be seen again... seriosly good luck with your search 
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| Author: | MiniKit [ Mon May 10, 2010 9:53 pm ] |
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The search continues......... I think they may be in a box....... |
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| Author: | simon k [ Mon May 10, 2010 9:56 pm ] |
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ring your parts supplier in the morning, order some, then go back into the garage and they'll be right in front of you |
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| Author: | Monaco [ Mon May 10, 2010 10:06 pm ] |
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It reminds me of a time when my brother was rebuilding the head off his moke on the kitchen bench. He compressed a valve spring with a socket and then used a magnet to draw the collet away from the valve stem  ....I think the missing collets ended up somewhere in the ceiling space! Mum never said a word...she was good like that! 
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| Author: | MiniKit [ Mon May 10, 2010 10:20 pm ] |
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Sad thing is that these are all in a zip lock sandwich bag with writing on.... three hours, still no luck. BUT I WILL NOT GIVE UP!!!!! 
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| Author: | Tombo [ Mon May 10, 2010 10:33 pm ] |
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simon k wrote: ring your parts supplier in the morning, order some, then go back into the garage and they'll be right in front of you
^^^ What Mr K said, been there done that 
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| Author: | micowen [ Mon May 10, 2010 10:41 pm ] |
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check your pocket.
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| Author: | 1275LS [ Mon May 10, 2010 10:52 pm ] |
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Look around with a torch. Even with the lights on. It tends to focus your attention. Before anyone says anything funny in reply: 1. No I haven't been drinking 
2. I'm not irish and been drinking 
3. It's not April 1.
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| Author: | madmorrie [ Mon May 10, 2010 10:52 pm ] |
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Don't worry they'll be in a 'safe place'. I put stuff there all the time and it usually takes hours to find them... Good luck, I hope yours is a small shed. Madmorrie |
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| Author: | MiniKit [ Mon May 10, 2010 11:13 pm ] |
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madmorrie wrote: Don't worry they'll be in a 'safe place'. I put stuff there all the time and it usually takes hours to find them...
Good luck, I hope yours is a small shed. Madmorrie Hmmmmm about 10m x 13m ish |
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| Author: | MiniKit [ Tue May 11, 2010 12:58 am ] |
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That's it I give up I've looked for five and a half hours and can't find them. Guess I'll order some more tomorrow. Grrrrrr F*@KING GRRRRR!! |
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| Author: | VicMini13 [ Tue May 11, 2010 8:26 am ] |
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Have you double checked inside the dishwasher 
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