1962 40 hp evinrude reeds

[jmc03021013]

are new reeds still avaible for this old beast?can't seem to find any on the internet. how do you know if your reeds are shot. thanks

[JB]

If they don't lay flat on the plate or are chipped or broken they should be changed, jmc.Reed failure is very rare.Have you looked here:http://www.boatmotors.com/parts/Or at twin City outboard?

[Paul Moir]

I think they are - your local Johnny/Rude dealer will be able to tell & order you some.As for whether they're shot, if they're bent or one of the leaves are missing then they're shot. It is a very rare condition on a Johnny/Rude.JB beat me to it! Looks like we agree though.

[jmc03021013]

tyhanks JB and paul moir

[jmc03021013]

i was wondering about them, at low idle, usually the motor will cough, almost die, and then catch back up. sometimes it will just die. it seems that at low idle, i have to keep it running awful rich. unburnt gas smell

[DHPMARINE]

Reeds are usually okay if the motor runs,and doesn't spray gas out the front of the carbs.DHP