9.5 sportwin reed valve question

[xjdriver]

hey guys just going through this 68 9.5 evinrude sportwin and found on one reed block that you can just barely see light shining through the reeds. on the other one you dont see any. I was wondering if this is acceptable or im going to need to throw more $ at this thing and get a new reed block.

 

[F_R]

I'll stick my neck out and say it is acceptable. Unless it has crud or grit holding them open.

 

[racerone]

A wee bit of light is acceptable.----Instead of guessing tell what the motor is doing / not doing .----" going through " a motor means what ?

 

[xjdriver]

A wee bit of light is acceptable.----Instead of guessing tell what the motor is doing / not doing .----" going through " a motor means what ?

just bought it for 60 bucks, needs a few things, carb was in pieces and lower unit was missing the shift detent spring. I figure since it has ok compression ill make a list of what I need to get it right, just was not sure if i needed to spend 60 bucks on a reed block, parts are adding up pretty quick.

 

[F_R]

I the reeds will close with just the slightest touch, they are ok.