f^%$ eh was adjusting my left intake valve and went to put on my camshaft as I was doing this I dropped the c clip in to the cam chain cavity now what should I do. I was thinking about pulling the head off and doing it the hard way what other ways could I do it and have you guys had any experiance with this problem:bonk: oh it's an 07 yz250f

Well, take the other C-clip and see if it is magnetic. The take a telescopic magnet and stick it down the tower. Should snag it. Otherwise you might have to pull off the ignition cover.

i did pull the ignition cover but i can't really see anything

rmandyzf said:

Edison Medicine?

It is magnetic. Get a flexible magnet and you should be able to get it. Don't rotate the crank shaft as it will probably trap it in the cam chain/gear.

If you don't get it that way, remove the flywheel and stator and it will be right there where you can reach in and get it....a little time with the magnet from the top should do the trick.:thumbsup:

cuddies say YEE 925 said:

what?????

Flashlight.

I did that when it slipped out on me when I was taking the cam cover off. You have to be careful with those things! I used a telescopic magnet and it took 2 1/2 minutes. It may be kind of tricky because the cam chain is magnetic too but it usually sits in a little puddle of oil right there. Get a flashlight (I use surefire), and you can see the cam shaft at the bottom and mine sat right underneath it. If you don't have a telescopic magnet go get one at sears or somewhere for like 5 bucks. good luck!

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i gots it thanks guys wat a pain in the ass that was

rmandyzf said:

You got it! Great!

For future reference on this type of problem, don't forget gravity. Flip it over, and things tend to fall back out.

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