Dropped a nut into engine
I am rebuilding the top end of a 1972 911T and dropped a nut from the timing chain housing into the case. It fell in on the passenger side when it was facing up. I immediately rotated the engine 180 degrees hoping it would fall out, no luck. Next I removed the timing chain (split chain) and searched with magnet and blasted with compressed air, still no luck. Finally I borrowed a fiber optic bore scope and inspected the entire area and can not see it anywhere. It appears that the timing chain area on the passenger side is an enclosed space but I assume I must be missing some opening to the main case or some other hiding spot. Any suggestions?
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