60 HP Reeds

[BigNiner19]

I need to replace the reeds on my motor. 1989-1992 60 HP 3 Cylinder Johnson. I would really like to use OEM quality reeds for this...rather than an aftermarket brand...but dont know how important the quality of reeds are. I know mercury used to sell some racing reeds for really cheap before. But they aren't the best for idle...I do a lot of idleing in the waters I use my boat in.

Can anyone give me a ballpark figure of how much replacing the reeds for my motor would be? Or somewhere to look to buy them?

Cory

 

[HighTrim]

Re: 60 HP Reeds

The Boyesen reeds are one popular option, opposed to OEM

"http://www.boyesen.com/cwo/OUTBOARD/Products"

"http://cgi.ebay.ca/JOHNSON-EVINRUDE-OUTBOARD-BOYESEN-REEDS-B144-60-140HP_W0QQitemZ160178000218QQihZ006QQcategoryZ50442QQcmdZViewItem"

 

[iwombat]

Re: 60 HP Reeds

The boyesens are a good choice if you spend a lot of time from idle-mid. According to those that run them, they won't help much on the top end, but sure sweeten those middle and low spots out.

 

[BigNiner19]

Re: 60 HP Reeds

Sounds like the boyesons are the way to go for me. I found a set brand new on ebay for around $60. Does that seem about right?

 

[guy74]

Re: 60 HP Reeds

$60 is about right, from what I've seen out there. I got mine from a guy in Pine Bluff AR, on ebay. You have a PM.

 

[iwombat]

Re: 60 HP Reeds

Make sure you get the instructions that go with them. There's some re-jetting tips in there. You'll need to richen up the midrange/idle a couple of sizes or you'll blow out your new reeds with lean sneezes.