installing reeds in 1986 evinrude 140

[dcolpitts]

I'm installing boysen reed in my 140, I also can't find my instructions that came witn them. I know to jet the idle air jet 5 sizes smaller to richen the circiut, but on the base of the reeds are a strip of metal, does this sit against the reed body or against the metal plate that holds the reeds to the cage.

 

[OBJ]

Re: installing reeds in 1986 evinrude 140

Against the reed body. Have you worked the reed cages flat so the reeds will set dead flat against the reed cages? This is a very important step in the installation.

 

[dcolpitts]

Re: installing reeds in 1986 evinrude 140

thanks for the info OBJ, yes I have worked the reed cages flat with a wet sand paper on a sheet of glass. Thanks for the response

 

[dcolpitts]

Re: installing reeds in 1986 evinrude 140

another stupid question,the reed kit came with 8 bars to fasten the reeds to the body. Do I need to reinstall reed stpos or are these bars the stops. Sorry for the questions, it s---- to lose the directions.

 

[OBJ]

Re: installing reeds in 1986 evinrude 140

Use the bars that came with the reeds. Also, try and get the reeds centered over the reed cage ports.

 

[Dhadley]

Re: installing reeds in 1986 evinrude 140

The bars are called "rev plates(???)". Do NOT reinstall the reed stops. <br /><br />The bars may have a sharp side. We try to install those away from the fiber reed. Probably not necessary but...

 

[dcolpitts]

Re: installing reeds in 1986 evinrude 140

thanks OBJ, Dhadley, I thought so just checking. I'll let you khow the results. thanks again for thr help

 

[Dhadley]

Re: installing reeds in 1986 evinrude 140

Anytime!<br /><br />Looking forward to your impression of the reeds.

 

[Basscat 1]

Re: installing reeds in 1986 evinrude 140

Boysen reeds are the best investment I made with my outboard.<br />I am sure you wont be disappointed, especially with the idle to midrange.<br />One other small tidbit. Dont forget to lock-tite the screws that hold the reeds.<br />Good luck.