[jhadler]

Hey all,

Figured I'd ask the pelican chaps for advice. Wile pulling the distributor drive gear (don't need it anymore with an electromotive), the washer fell off and into the motor. Yup, I'll bet half of you can already imagine what that sounds like and how it feels when you hear it...

Anyway, do any of you know of a clever way to extract it without splitting the case? I've rotated the motor on an engine stand, shaken it back and forth, blown compressed air, but it's determined to stay put. My guess is it fell behind the cam gear.

I know that simply letting it sit there is a gamble not even a Vegas veteran would take. So before I split the motor, anyone have any thoughts?

And when I split the motor, any suggestions on what I -must- do when I re-assemble it?

Thanks!

-Josh2