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Stig / Major Tom

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"Do No Harm" ......
« 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.

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Re: "Do No Harm" ......
« Reply #1 on: September 18, 2017, 11:21:18 AM »
...used to be a motto of medical doctors.....
Still a worthy motto of patient mechanics.

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Re: "Do No Harm" ......
« Reply #2 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.
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Re: "Do No Harm" ......
« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2017, 11:24:11 PM »
It's plastic. Crazy glue is your friend.  ::)
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Re: "Do No Harm" ......
« Reply #4 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.
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