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31Tudor · 02-14-2023, 04:34 PM

Yes, unfortunately it can! It can get wedged between the ring gear/ flywheel and either jamb it so it won't turn over, or crack the bell housing. You might be able to fish it out by dropping down the front radius ball. I have also gotten a starter bolt out with a magnet on a flex extension going down into the starter hole. The flex magnet might work going in through the front radius ball hole too. Definitely want to get it out of there before it turns into a bigger issue.

02-14-2023, 04:34 PM	#2
31Tudor Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 611	Re: Zerk grease adapter fell into housing any harm? Yes, unfortunately it can! It can get wedged between the ring gear/ flywheel and either jamb it so it won't turn over, or crack the bell housing. You might be able to fish it out by dropping down the front radius ball. I have also gotten a starter bolt out with a magnet on a flex extension going down into the starter hole. The flex magnet might work going in through the front radius ball hole too. Definitely want to get it out of there before it turns into a bigger issue.