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CB500/550 / Re: Im a diesel idiot !!!!
« Last post by K2-K6 on Today at 08:25:33 AM »
I cant see any practical problem if it runs ok. It'll just pass through with no real effects generally at that level.

Just topping it up as its used should get hack on track with dilution at that level.

iF there's any immediate affect, thats usually cold starting with the mixture less likely to fire competently and possible white smoke evident from diesel not burning in cold combustion chambers.
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CB500/550 / Re: Im a diesel idiot !!!!
« Last post by paulbaker1954 on Today at 08:12:29 AM »
At the end of the day it’s 1 litre in 14 so 7% so reckon will be ok from what I have read.

If it runs bad will drain it off but seems to be running fine. One of the benefits of old tech like ours here is that there no fuel pumps, injectors or catalysts to worry about. Modern vehicles are just less tolerant.
 

Will be more careful in future.
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CB500/550 / Re: Oil Pressure Switch Intermittent
« Last post by K2-K6 on Today at 07:56:51 AM »
Good plan to change oil etc.

Filter comes before the pressure in galleries and switch ... it shouldn't be impaired, but can affect this area.

Oil, if its many short runs and rich (on choke etc) then dilution won't be helping you with pressure. Also the reason why compromised oil from dilution causes wear to bores, bearing etc.

Good baseline to change oil and then assess what the status is before further consideration. 

Smell the old oil vs new to give an idea if it's petrol-ee  :) and give you some level of confirmation if its significant.
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CB500/550 / Re: Oil Pressure Switch Intermittent
« Last post by taysidedragon on Today at 12:32:24 AM »
Oil pressure will reduce as the oil gets hotter and "thinner". It's worth checking the switch and the oil pump.
If they are not the problem you might have a bigger problem developing.
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CB500/550 / Oil Pressure Switch Intermittent
« Last post by juitz on May 06, 2024, 11:09:42 PM »
Hi everyone,

I recently noted the my oil pressure light is coming on. As soon as I start the engine from cold, the light goes off, but then it goes back on as the engine warms up. When I rev the engine, the light goes off as well? Doesn't make sense in as the oil would be easier to pump at high temps as it becomes less viscous and if there's blockages I'd assume the light would just stay on?

I think it's the original pressure switch and seemed to work OK, and I've checked the wiring and this also seems to be OK.

If I crank the engine with the switch removed I can see oil coming out from the port the switch is installed. I've not removed the tappet covers but have taken the cylinder head side covers - there are signs of oil on the o-rings, but it's not spilling out the holes when the engine is running.

I'll probably buy a new switch, change the oil and filter, clean the mesh at the same time as a starting point. But any advice on what else to consider?
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CB500/550 / Re: top end gasket set recomendations
« Last post by Johnny4428 on May 06, 2024, 10:10:12 PM »
Check the thickness of new gasket compared with old and the difference then added to standard o ring thickness.
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Thanks Bryan.
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CB500/550 / Re: Im a diesel idiot !!!!
« Last post by Athame57 on May 06, 2024, 09:59:29 PM »
In spite of this, I think this error will vanish into the past as we have a need to be choosey and look for E5?  8)
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CB500/550 / Re: Im a diesel idiot !!!!
« Last post by Bryanj on May 06, 2024, 09:45:28 PM »
Mirsubishi on the L200 stated you could use up to 25% petrol in the diesel
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CB500/550 / Re: Rear wheel rotation stiffens up when tightening axle problem.
« Last post by Bryanj on May 06, 2024, 09:44:08 PM »
Go to ebay and search flap wheel, i would use a 2 inch 60 grit to clean the drum, having seen them you may get them localy to you, b&q do them
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