Dropped the red battery cap in the engine bay...

bxr said:

I accidentally dropped the red battery cap into the gap between the battery and headlight (see photo below).

I can't see it or reach it. Will it cause any problems? I'm mainly wondering if anything down there might get hot enough to melt it.



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packout said:

Amazon.com : flexible gripper pickup tool

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I've had one of these for years. It's thin enough to get into tight places and works well. Mine is older and doesn't have the LED light, might need to "upgrade" for $11.....lol.

packout said:

Amazon.com : flexible gripper pickup tool

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Thanks packout, good tool to have in the toolbox.

If you don't have a "gripper pickup tool" - go to Harbor Freight. they have the claw and also a magnetic one. I own bought so it must have been a bargain at one time.: Harbor Freight Tools – Quality Tools at Discount Prices Since 1977.

kathytn said:

If you don't have a "gripper pickup tool" - go to Harbor Freight. they have the claw and also a magnetic one. I own bought so it must have been a bargain at one time.: Harbor Freight Tools – Quality Tools at Discount Prices Since 1977.

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Only cost $3.99

Thanks all. I finally managed to retrieve the cap with some tape on the end of a stick. It would have been a lot easier with one of those gripper pickup tools!

kathytn said:

If you don't have a "gripper pickup tool" - go to Harbor Freight. they have the claw and also a magnetic one. I own bought so it must have been a bargain at one time.: Harbor Freight Tools – Quality Tools at Discount Prices Since 1977.

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I've noticed that their prices have really gone up in the past year, especially on power tools. Probably a result of supply chain issues, higher transportation costs, etc. I read several years ago that the Chinese Govt subsidizes them.

Years ago, I bought a 40 lb bench vice there for $29 on sale. I wonder what it would cost if I wanted to ship a 40 lb stone to China?....lol. The vise was crude but did the job.

Packard8 said:

I read several years ago that the Chinese Govt subsidizes them.

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I'd be surprised about that outside of their manufacturers being very happy with the growing level of sales. But I could be wrong about that. Eric Smidt, Owner and Founder, just published their annual donation to schools of $1.5 Million to high schools from The Smidt Foundation. They also have an award coming available for excellent trades teachers.

I've been buying more from them in the past year because of my shop build and have been impressed with quality for the "Baker" scaffolding, airless system and a bunch of other things. I just bought a cement mixer from them for the walkway to the shop. Pro-quality? The scaffold is. The mixer is fine for a weekend warrior. And I can resell them locally for nearly what I paid for them (on sale. )

Jim_in_PA said:

I'd be surprised about that outside of their manufacturers being very happy with the growing level of sales. But I could be wrong about that. Eric Smidt, Owner and Founder, just published their annual donation to schools of $1.5 Million to high schools from The Smidt Foundation. They also have an award coming available for excellent trades teachers.

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I like the funding he gives for those educational programs-we are still going to need people top fix things and he's done it for at least several years. He has also given very large amounts to hospitals, museums and other organizations.

Same here but cannot see it!🥵 will removing the left front wheel provide access ?