Reed Valve Help

[bigmatt14]

Hey guys, 1990 Force 120. Want to pull the carbs and check the reeds. Anybody know where I can get the necessary replacement gaskets for this?

Also looking for another part. I need the plastic throttle linkage, as mine broke.

Thanks guys.

 

[jerryjerry05]

Re: Reed Valve Help

Any Mercury Outboard dealer should be able to get it,J

 

[bigmatt14]

Re: Reed Valve Help

Any place online? I live a considerable distance from the nearest, well, anything really. I'd rather not drive almost 2 hours to the nearest dealer if I didn't have to.

 

[Mark9740]

Re: Reed Valve Help

Try ordering online at Crowley Marine.

 

[Frank Acampora]

Re: Reed Valve Help

Once you remove the carbs, with a strong penlight, you should be able to see all the reeds. there is no need to remove the manifolds unledd reeds need to be replaced. Walk into an auto store and go the the thermostat gaskets. there is usually one of the correct size and hole spacing there.--Cheaper than the Merc dealer too! Unless you tear the carb gasket, it will usually be reuseable.