Installing reed block on inline 6

[turbinedoctor]

I am at the point of my rebuild where I am putting things back together and my Mercury manual says to "Lubricate the reed block inner bore with grease". Am I suppose to put just a little grease on the raised areas or to fill the valleys also? Would it hurt to fill the valleys?

Thanks Durwood

 

[emckelvy]

Re: Installing reed block on inline 6

Not really necessary, but not gonna hurt anything to fill the grooves with grease. All you're looking for is some initial lube until you start the engine for the first time.

The fuel/oil mix will lubricate everything after that.

The really important thing on the reed blocks is to make sure the I.D. is not worn out. The 'ribs' of the reed blocks should have a straight cross-section, all the way out to the I.D.

If the ribs are mushroomed it's a good indication of excessive wear. This type of wear can cause hard-starting and poor idling quality.

HTH.........ed

 

[turbinedoctor]

Re: Installing reed block on inline 6

Thanks Ed.