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**LostMy65** · 07-01-2022, 07:42 PM

Found it under my truck today.

**Warrens69GMC** · 07-01-2022, 09:36 PM

Center punch, mercury marine cam follower, convex radius diamond dresser

**LostMy65** · 07-02-2022, 01:12 AM

Strange.
I can't figure where it came from.

**Steeveedee** · 07-02-2022, 09:01 AM

Can't tell from the pic- is the tapered part neoprene? Even if it isn't, it could still be a carburetor needle (as in needle & seat).

**The Rocknrod** · 07-02-2022, 09:42 AM

That's a scary find under your truck but it doesn't look like anything I can thing of.

ACK · 07-02-2022, 10:38 AM

Looks kinda like the rod inside of a PCV valve

**LostMy65** · 07-02-2022, 10:48 AM

Yes, strange and kinda scary.
I should have took a pic of it before I picked it up. It was laying in a very small spot of some kind of lubricant.
It's all metal.

61hawk · 07-02-2022, 03:38 PM

Any bullet holes in your truck? That looks like the carbide center out of a .30-06 Armor Piercing round.

**chtr65** · 07-02-2022, 11:29 PM

If you have a power glide transmission, I would think it might be a keeper pin for the dog that locks the transmission when you put it in park. Just a thought.

**LostMy65** · 07-03-2022, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chtr65

If you have a power glide transmission, I would think it might be a keeper pin for the dog that locks the transmission when you put it in park. Just a thought.

Do you mean parking pawl?
I have a TH350.
Would it be tapered like that on one end?
If it is from my Th350, I have no idea how it came out or how to put it back.

SkinnyG · 07-03-2022, 12:52 AM

There is nothing like that in a TH350. I've rebuilt several.

**LostMy65** · 07-03-2022, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkinnyG

There is nothing like that in a TH350. I've rebuilt several.

Thank you!
I feel a little better.
However,
I still need to figure out what it is.

**bhap** · 07-03-2022, 10:27 AM

What part of the truck did you find it under?

**LostMy65** · 07-03-2022, 12:18 PM

Transmission & Engine area.

SkinnyG · 07-03-2022, 08:11 PM

You know, it might not even be from your truck.

**LostMy65** · 07-03-2022, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkinnyG

You know, it might not even be from your truck.

I'm starting to think that. It's just weird that I backed the truck out, and while sweeping up, I saw it on the floor in very small spot of oilely something. If something happens later while I'm driving, I'll post back.
Thanks everyone.

Chevy nutcase · 07-05-2022, 06:37 PM

Is it hardened? Drag it across a good flat file and see if it takes any metal off

**LostMy65** · 07-05-2022, 10:24 PM

I'll give it a try, but my guess is yes, it is hardened. It feels like a needle bearing.

**oem4me** · 07-05-2022, 11:00 PM

Detonation pin. 10, 9, 8, 7… Lol!

Chevy nutcase · 07-05-2022, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 61hawk

Any bullet holes in your truck? That looks like the carbide center out of a .30-06 Armor Piercing round.

At first I didn't think this was a possibility but years ago I frequented an abandoned quarry turned shooting range and I remember finding these things littering the ground and never knew what they were. If it is hardened I'd find someone with a metallurgy tester. If it turns out to be tungsten

**LostMy65** · 07-05-2022, 11:50 PM

Wow, that sure looks like it.
I wonder if it was lodged in some cranny in my truck and just happen to fall out in my garage/shop. I have no idea how something like that would show up on the floor of my garage/shop.

Nappers · 07-06-2022, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostMy65

Wow, that sure looks like it.
I wonder if it was lodged in some cranny in my truck and just happen to fall out in my garage/shop. I have no idea how something like that would show up on the floor of my garage/shop.

Could be that tricky guy Rick O'Shay! Sure looked like one of those bullets!

**Steeveedee** · 07-06-2022, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nappers

Could be that tricky guy Rick O'Shay! Sure looked like one of those bullets!

You sure it wasn't Hipshot Percussion?

07-01-2022, 07:42 PM	#1
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,403	What is this? Found it under my truck today. Attached Images __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

07-01-2022, 09:36 PM	#2
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 2,920	Re: What is this? Center punch, mercury marine cam follower, convex radius diamond dresser __________________ 1969 307, t350 1950 Chevy Wagon 1978 Big 10 Last edited by Warrens69GMC; 07-02-2022 at 10:11 AM. Reason: speeling

07-02-2022, 01:12 AM	#3
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,403	Re: What is this? Strange. I can't figure where it came from. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

07-02-2022, 09:01 AM	#4
Steeveedee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 7,967	Re: What is this? Can't tell from the pic- is the tapered part neoprene? Even if it isn't, it could still be a carburetor needle (as in needle & seat). __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

07-02-2022, 09:42 AM	#5
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07-02-2022, 10:38 AM	#6
ACK Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Philly, PA Posts: 513	Re: What is this? Looks kinda like the rod inside of a PCV valve __________________ My truck ain't dead, it just smells funny.

07-02-2022, 10:48 AM	#7
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,403	Re: What is this? Yes, strange and kinda scary. I should have took a pic of it before I picked it up. It was laying in a very small spot of some kind of lubricant. It's all metal. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

07-02-2022, 03:38 PM	#8
61hawk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 234	Re: What is this? Any bullet holes in your truck? That looks like the carbide center out of a .30-06 Armor Piercing round.

07-02-2022, 11:29 PM	#9
chtr65 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lewisberry, Pa. Posts: 511	Re: What is this? If you have a power glide transmission, I would think it might be a keeper pin for the dog that locks the transmission when you put it in park. Just a thought.

07-03-2022, 12:52 AM	#11
SkinnyG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beautiful BC, Canada, eh?! Posts: 1,811	Re: What is this? There is nothing like that in a TH350. I've rebuilt several. __________________ 1961 Apache: Shortboxed, pancake, step-notch, air-ride, boosted-LS 1977 Silverado: The Daily - shortboxed & dropped, potato-potato V8 Pontiac Firefly (Chevy Sprint): The ultimate engine swap: 5.7lbs in a 1lb bag Lotus Super 7 Replica: Scratch-built street-legal rollerskate

07-03-2022, 10:27 AM	#13
bhap Active Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 171	Re: What is this? What part of the truck did you find it under?

07-03-2022, 12:18 PM	#14
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,403	Re: What is this? Transmission & Engine area. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

07-03-2022, 08:11 PM	#15
SkinnyG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beautiful BC, Canada, eh?! Posts: 1,811	Re: What is this? You know, it might not even be from your truck. __________________ 1961 Apache: Shortboxed, pancake, step-notch, air-ride, boosted-LS 1977 Silverado: The Daily - shortboxed & dropped, potato-potato V8 Pontiac Firefly (Chevy Sprint): The ultimate engine swap: 5.7lbs in a 1lb bag Lotus Super 7 Replica: Scratch-built street-legal rollerskate

07-05-2022, 06:37 PM	#17
Chevy nutcase Registered User Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Hershey Pennsylvania Posts: 54	Re: What is this? Is it hardened? Drag it across a good flat file and see if it takes any metal off

07-05-2022, 10:24 PM	#18
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,403	Re: What is this? I'll give it a try, but my guess is yes, it is hardened. It feels like a needle bearing. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035



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07-05-2022, 11:00 PM	#19
oem4me Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,050	Re: What is this? Detonation pin. 10, 9, 8, 7… Lol!

07-05-2022, 11:50 PM	#21
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,403	Re: What is this? Wow, that sure looks like it. I wonder if it was lodged in some cranny in my truck and just happen to fall out in my garage/shop. I have no idea how something like that would show up on the floor of my garage/shop. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

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