how good to reed valves need to seal?

[J JACKSON]

I am in the process of rebuilding my 1988 E70ELCCA and some of the reed valves don't seal completely, i can push them closed with a pencil like the service manual says but they don't stay that way. They are only open maybe .010 in.

 

[Georgesalmon]

Re: how good to reed valves need to seal?

they are OK, they will close tight from the engine running.

 

[racerone]

Re: how good to reed valves need to seal?

You can usually see some light through one or more but not all of them.---0.010" is a bit much if measured correctly.-----Are there running issues with this motor ?

 

[J JACKSON]

Re: how good to reed valves need to seal?

it always acted cold natrued i think I am going to replace them whats another 50 dollars when you have gone this far, I think i am going try Chris Carson’s Marine Service reeds

 

[Faztbullet]

Re: how good to reed valves need to seal?

I think i am going try Chris Carson’s Marine Service reeds

Good choice and will perform better......