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Title: "Do No Harm" ......
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on September 18, 2017, 10:35:31 AM

Was reminded once again yesterday of my #1 DIY-ing credo:
"don't mess it up....do NO harm wrenching"
Getting ready to do the first valve check on my Piaggio, and was exploring the removal of the floor panel. 6 easy screws removed and most of it popped loose. But stuck fast at the rear. Using a mirror, flashlight and a camera - I discovered at least two hidden screws under the floor - not accessible. Floor and adjoining pieces go in as a unit.

As I was prying with some panel tools I reminded myelf of "Rule #1" and stopped .....
Good thinking.
Hidden screws.

Stig

Title: Re: "Do No Harm" ......
Post by: CROSSBOLT on September 18, 2017, 11:21:18 AM

...used to be a motto of medical doctors.....
Still a worthy motto of patient mechanics.

Karl

Title: Re: "Do No Harm" ......
Post by: ole two wheels on September 18, 2017, 03:23:44 PM

My motto, regarding mechanics has always been, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it til it is." This does not apply to routine maintenance, of course.

Title: Re: "Do No Harm" ......
Post by: TroutBum on September 19, 2017, 11:24:11 PM

It's plastic. Crazy glue is your friend.  ::)

Title: Re: "Do No Harm" ......
Post by: MJR on September 20, 2017, 03:33:15 AM

Quote from: TroutBum on September 19, 2017, 11:24:11 PM

It's plastic. Crazy glue is your friend.  ::)

The old Testors glue was great.