A few days ago I went to parts source to pick up a serpentine belt and when I got out the old girl wouldnt start again. I've read CPS on these forums many times so I took it home a took the CPS off from underneath with a long extension. one of the bolts didnt come out with the socket. Since there was no way I was going to be putting the CPS back on from underneath and I already needed to replace my gasket I removed the manifold. Thats when I realized the hole in the top of the bel housing where the bolt disappeared to. Ive been fishing with a magnet and was just wanting suggestions on my best plan of action?

 

Remove the inspection cover from the bottom and fish for it down there?

 

X2^ if you're lucky it will be in plain sight right behind the flywheel. You could also take the starter off to gain another access hole

 

I had the same issue i pulle dback the inspection cover and starter stuck my light in the starter hole found it resting near the right bottom front pump bolt coat hanger got it out easy

 

cool thanks guys, i got er out from the inspection cover! my problem now is getting that stubborn rubber cover back on to the cps hole properly