This does not belong here.

[RichardL]

I went to check oil flow and saw this in the tank. It obviously slipped off my seat and into the open tank during one of the last half-dozen timings before I finally got it where I wanted it. We all know what this is, so let's say it together on three: One, two, three - THE WOOD WEDGE TO JAM THE ATD DURING TIMING! But, hey, I'm sure my new oil filter would have caught it.

Richard L.

[duTch]

 Yeahbut-but...if the new oil filter caught it ... in the return line.....

             

[RichardL]

Right. Only needs to make its way through two mesh filters, two external lines, the oil pump, check ball, PRV and crankshaft. No problem. Good laughs, but I'm still a little embarrased by the bad housekeeping. I'll have to check that nothing else went in there that doesn't float.

Richard L.

[WozzA]

Now thats a novel way to check your oil level, 
  on the bright side, you should paintent it as a genuine BSA oil level float  ..   

[morris]

I'll have to check that nothing else went in there that doesn't float.

Thanks for the tip Richard. I've lost my glasses, a large screwdriver and a 3/4'' ww spanner. Think I know where to look for them now...

[Brian]

I just cant work out how that wood have fell in there 

[bsa-bill]

so that's where the ash in oil comes from

[Greybeard]

I woodn't have believed it!

[RichardL]

    (one "" per each)

[Butch (cb)]

I've wound everyone up around here still looking for my favourite pair of gloves I lost about 18 months ago. Got me thinking on that one too.