Broken reed?

dsteers

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If a reed is broken or stuck (?) could this give me zero compression on one cylinder?<br /><br />1990 Evinrude 110 HP. <br /><br />Of so, is replaceable?<br /><br />Thanks for all the previous help.<br /><br />Doug
 

trevorcday

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Re: Broken reed?

Unfortunately a broken reed won't really affect the compression much. You probably have a problem in the top end of the engine. Hopefully a head gasket.
 

JB

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Re: Broken reed?

DSteers, go back to your original post. I have responded there.
 
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