Dropped a nut down the cam chain channel

[Paul]

as the title says, I dropped a nut as I hadn't blocked up the holes, yep basic stuff but never again....now crank turns to a point then stops... my question is... will I cause damage to the engine by cranking it anti clockwise in an attempt to get it through to the sump??

[Guest]

Try a long flexible magnet

[Paul]

Yep will do, crank turns free now so will drop the oil/sump too. Cheers

[hampshirehog]

Try dropping the sump and pouring through old but clean oil. Chances are it'll flush it out (pour the oil down the cam chain tunnel).