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]

Re: 1962 40 hp evinrude reeds

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

 

[Paul Moir]

Re: 1962 40 hp evinrude reeds

I think they are - your local Johnny/Rude dealer will be able to tell & order you some.<br />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.<br /><br />JB beat me to it! Looks like we agree though.

 

[jmc03021013]

Re: 1962 40 hp evinrude reeds

tyhanks JB and paul moir

 

[jmc03021013]

Re: 1962 40 hp evinrude reeds

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]

Re: 1962 40 hp evinrude reeds

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