Persist and you will get it. If you think it is stuck it will have to be something that will hold it while removing. If it is just way down but not stuck try thick grease on the end of a wood dowel or better yet double face emblem tape on the dowel.

Another way might be to shut off the fuel lever, put oil in the engine and crank it to see if oil pressure pushes it loose. Three problems with this, it could pull the part in but that is unlikely, it could be MESSY and you'll need an assistant at the key to make sure it does not start and run. Try this at your own risk.

Good luck and I commend you for trying your maintenance. Stuff happens even to pros.

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NO NO NO! Oil enters the filter from the outer diameter and exits through the center. Oil pressure will push the object right into the oil gallery.



My suggestion is to try vacuum, if you can. Otherwise, get surgical tweezers from a drugstore and pluck it out.

Thanks...good to know...vacuum is a good idea. He could reduce the hose diameter in steps using clear vinyl tubing to get directly on the object.

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