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Default 1974 evinrude 115 power reeds

how can you tell if the power reeds are giong up or loose
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Old June 30th, 2007, 06:07 AM
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Default Re: 1974 evinrude 115 power reeds

i remove the carbs and look at them. using a small pointer, i make sure they are free, and open easily. they must be flat and close all the way. if they have any varnish on the it has to be cleaned off. basically, they are a spring loaded flap.
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