Safety Tip! - Page 2 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

-=Jeff=- · 04-23-2013

Scott, I like that.. might try making one this evening..

Schrade · 04-23-2013

HoLY cOW! YiKEs!

Didn't wreck the fender, did ya'?

Funracer · 04-24-2013

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Originally Posted by Schrade

HoLY cOW! YiKEs!

Didn't wreck the fender, did ya'?

Ha No! Almost wrecked my fingers tho!

scottfab · 04-24-2013

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Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-

Scott, I like that.. might try making one this evening..

Thanks. It's kind of a kludge but provides a sense of safety.
The key is to get the part to hug the shaft but not too hard
so it's easy to get off.

WVZR-1 · 04-24-2013

If you're under there and know you're going to be there for a while there's absolutely no reason NOT to use the trusty old "broom stick". A vise grip attached to the prop-rod also works, but they're most frequently used on the heavy steel or aluminum hoods of the front opening variety. Working outdoors under any hood requires something - the small vise grip does real well and you likely already own one. You can wait until you wear out the broom to complete the hood prop section of your "specialty tools" collection.

OP - it was good that you mentioned it! Most DIY guys don't often get to see what the "line technician" does when he first sticks his head under the hood.

Fully Vetted · 04-24-2013

While that's an effective fix at home in your driveway I wouldn't want that or a broom stick holding open my hood at a car show where style points count. And that is definitely one place you would need something to insure your hood doesn't slam down on some unsuspecting oogler who's admiring your nicely PC'ed plenum.

I've "commissioned" a more permanent fix from Carter that'll be a little easier on the eyes for car shows and such that I should have with me at BG.

WVZR-1 · 04-24-2013

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Originally Posted by Fully Vetted

While that's an effective fix at home in your driveway I wouldn't want that or a broom stick holding open my hood at a car show where style points count. And that is definitely one place you would need something to insure your hood doesn't slam down on some unsuspecting oogler who's admiring your nicely PC'ed plenum.

I've "commissioned" a more permanent fix from Carter that'll be a little easier on the eyes for car shows and such that I should have with me at BG.

You've "commissioned" - Interesting! I can't say that "easier on the eye" & Carter are synonymous.

Bob Eyres · 04-24-2013

Thanks for the tip. I've never had the problem, but that first shot of that screwdriver looks like an easy solution for the lazy, (me).

O.K. who's going to be the first to make one out of billet aluminum, (of course lined with soft rubber, "no scratches"), for just the right grip.
There will be an extra charge for the engraved ZR-1 logo of course.

WVZR-1 · 04-24-2013

A correct diameter "ferrite cylinder clamp" with a rubber insert will accomplish the task. Inexpensive and "BLING free" -

Here's one that surfaced quikley at 6.6mm diameter. Might be close.

scottfab · 04-24-2013

Im not at all sure that would work. I don't believe there is that much room "length wise) to put that on the polished surface and I know putting anything on it even if it did fit could adversely effect the seal that must slide over the marred and/or contaminated area.

The other alternative is to just rip out the shock/strut and use a branch from a nearby tree each time. It could be a "Green" solution.

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Originally Posted by WVZR-1

A correct diameter "ferrite cylinder clamp" with a rubber insert will accomplish the task. Inexpensive and "BLING free" -

Here's one that surfaced quikley at 6.6mm diameter. Might be close.

04-23-2013	#11
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04-23-2013	#12
Schrade Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NC Posts: 1,786	Re: Safety Tip! HoLY cOW! YiKEs! Didn't wreck the fender, did ya'? __________________ I'm getting my snappics / threads removed blindly as fast as I can, to get in compliance with copyright / license TOS on the boards here (lots of FSM pages and other copyright / license violations on my part; sorry guys). And thanks to all the guys who didn't whine when I posted those FSM copyrighted / licensed stuff in my threads... ( :thumbsup: [b]and to think I complied with a mod's request to delete a pic of him in a Challenge Car in NCM Museum, so he wouldn't get in hot water)[/b] Thanks to several guys here for sending parts FREE; BearlyFlying, WeGone, Geezer, GoldCylon, and more there, TonyD, mike100, fletchusmc... 1990 #2794; 4L60e Stage V by RPM Transmission, TCI Dedicated TCM, OBX Stainless, Power Effects 3" [IMG]https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-GHpfzty7DVU/UQn-0Ru2xAI/AAAAAAAAA14/08mz1p4QLD4/s445/Screenshot-5.png[/IMG]

04-24-2013	#15
WVZR-1 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,890	Re: Safety Tip! If you're under there and know you're going to be there for a while there's absolutely no reason NOT to use the trusty old "broom stick". A vise grip attached to the prop-rod also works, but they're most frequently used on the heavy steel or aluminum hoods of the front opening variety. Working outdoors under any hood requires something - the small vise grip does real well and you likely already own one. You can wait until you wear out the broom to complete the hood prop section of your "specialty tools" collection. OP - it was good that you mentioned it! Most DIY guys don't often get to see what the "line technician" does when he first sticks his head under the hood.

04-24-2013	#16
Fully Vetted Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Rockwall, Tx Posts: 1,510	Re: Safety Tip! While that's an effective fix at home in your driveway I wouldn't want that or a broom stick holding open my hood at a car show where style points count. And that is definitely one place you would need something to insure your hood doesn't slam down on some unsuspecting oogler who's admiring your nicely PC'ed plenum. I've "commissioned" a more permanent fix from Carter that'll be a little easier on the eyes for car shows and such that I should have with me at BG. __________________ _________________ 1994 AB/Grey #141 430 RWHP/392 RWTQ FBI Lyposuction / Secondaries relieved of duty / SW Long Tube Headers / Corsa Exhaust / FIC SS Injectors / MSD Coils / Lightweight Pulleys / Corey tuned B & M Shifter / Aluminum Flywheel / Samco Hoses / Shelby Series One's / C4 No Flex Frame Stiffener BBC - Bling By Carter: Custom ZR-1 Center Caps / Custom Plenum Plate / Air Box Knobs / TB Cover / Oil Filter Cover

04-24-2013	#18
Bob Eyres Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Jupiter, Fl. Posts: 815	Re: Safety Tip! Thanks for the tip. I've never had the problem, but that first shot of that screwdriver looks like an easy solution for the lazy, (me). O.K. who's going to be the first to make one out of billet aluminum, (of course lined with soft rubber, "no scratches"), for just the right grip. There will be an extra charge for the engraved ZR-1 logo of course.

04-24-2013	#19
WVZR-1 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,890	Re: Safety Tip! A correct diameter "ferrite cylinder clamp" with a rubber insert will accomplish the task. Inexpensive and "BLING free" - Here's one that surfaced quikley at 6.6mm diameter. Might be close.