Oiluj Posted August 24, 2008 Share #1 Posted August 24, 2008 Installed my differential this morning. However, during the process, it slipped off the floor jack that was supporting it and smashed down onto my middle ring finger. It hurt a bit, but the nitrile glove I was wearing wasn't torn and I could still move the finger so I knew it wasn't broken. I went on to muscle the differential in place without using the floor jack and completed the installation. During the process I noticed some blood leaking from the glove onto my wrist. It was almost done, so I went ahead and completd the job. Afterwards, I took the glove off and found a pretty nasty, (and deep), flesh wound on the underside, middle pad of the finger. So I cleaned-up and drove over to the emergency room at the local hospital. I got home two hours and 4 stitches later. It will be a week before I can do any work on the car that requires stressing that finger... Oh well, guess I needed a break! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonpup Posted August 24, 2008 Share #2 Posted August 24, 2008 My brother had 6 stitch tranny out of a 63 Impala! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigoak Posted August 24, 2008 Share #3 Posted August 24, 2008 I have a busted knuckle everything on my cars... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Posted August 24, 2008 Share #4 Posted August 24, 2008 Just goes to show you that once you've been bitten by the "Z" nothing else matters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop's Z Posted August 24, 2008 Share #5 Posted August 24, 2008 Worthwhile projects and worthwhile cars require the occasional blood sacrifice. At least I have given blood to all of mine.Cheers, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8-240Z Posted August 24, 2008 Share #6 Posted August 24, 2008 Is that why this hobby is called blood, sweat and gears? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Bravo 6 Posted August 24, 2008 Share #7 Posted August 24, 2008 I bet you're right handed too huh???.You'd REALLY be in trouble had it been the middle finger.Rick.:devious::devious: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zedhead_240 Posted August 24, 2008 Share #8 Posted August 24, 2008 i often find once ive drawn blood, i get on with the job much better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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