Merc reeds

[taildragger101]

Have a 1976 merc 500 50hp that I am replacing the reeds in. I went with the OEM steel reeds with the stock aluminum cages. Do I have to lap them in and if so what is the procedure. Thanx for any advise.

 

[Maxz695]

Re: Merc reeds

The manuel says never bend or twist the reeds if they are out of range replace them if they are new nothing needs to be done to them. Look under reed valve even though this is for a 70 HP https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&...kTg9Aw&sig=AHIEtbSsJ1g1vwdEVw7ZgHWRbg0F616hfQ

 

[taildragger101]

Re: Merc reeds

Thanx Maxz for the help