Honda-SOHC
SOHC.co.uk Forums => CB500/550 => Topic started by: mclaviano on August 07, 2005, 03:16:04 AM
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Somebody stole my alternator on the street and I didn't notice it until I started the bike and oil spilled everywhere out of the half-inch diameter hole at the very bottom of the alternator. I ordered a replacement alternator w/ bolts and gasket but wonder if I am missing a gasket or stopper to the oil line which runs into the bottom of the alternator. I don't see any traces of oil inside the alternator so it seems strange that an oil line would run into the alternator at this location. Or is it just a vent? I checked the manualsand it doesn't show anything. Anyone know if I need something to plug the oil hole?
Thank You!
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Hi mclaviano, What a pain:(, Upload or link to a small photo - I checked in that manual I have and there is know mention os breathers there.
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Thank you for your help, and sorry I never got a chance to take a photo. I ended up finding in the microfiche that there is in fact an oil plug located here. Of course it is no longer available. Luckily I searched the NYC street where I had it parked and found it on the edge of the gutter! So once the gasket comes in (still available) I should be up and running. I have another conundrum but will post with a new thread.
Thanks again,
Michael