The Ford Barn

29FordGuy · 07-31-2012, 12:21 AM

I wanted to update this thread with my latest success. I tried the magnet trick using the only magnets I had around. I first tried an old AlNiCo magnet from a coin vending machine but it was too big and ran into the housing. Then I went down to Radio Shack and bought some ceramic magnets but they did not have enough pull. I tore apart a small magnet on a stick but still did not get anything. So I decided to go with the big guns. I ordered a neodymium magnet ring. I received it today, snapped it on the flywheel and rotated it with the crank until I heard that sweet sound of the screw attaching to the magnet. Low and behold I picked up the bolt as well as the locking washer. Success!! To everyone that offered suggestions, thanks for all your help. Drove the ol' A around this evening and no clunk anymore. What a relief!!!

07-31-2012, 12:21 AM	#17
29FordGuy Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Brookings, OR Posts: 62	Re: Loose screw in bell housing I wanted to update this thread with my latest success. I tried the magnet trick using the only magnets I had around. I first tried an old AlNiCo magnet from a coin vending machine but it was too big and ran into the housing. Then I went down to Radio Shack and bought some ceramic magnets but they did not have enough pull. I tore apart a small magnet on a stick but still did not get anything. So I decided to go with the big guns. I ordered a neodymium magnet ring. I received it today, snapped it on the flywheel and rotated it with the crank until I heard that sweet sound of the screw attaching to the magnet. Low and behold I picked up the bolt as well as the locking washer. Success!! To everyone that offered suggestions, thanks for all your help. Drove the ol' A around this evening and no clunk anymore. What a relief!!!