My mechanic is telling me the reeds are shot in my '85 Merc 115 2 stroke. (S/N 0A154823). Does the crankshaft have to be removed to do this job or can the reeds be replaced by leaving the reed block on the crank?
stock Reed valves seldom go bad. Is the mechanic real sure? Bad reeds would affect idle quality.
Unfortunately, you must pull the powerhead and open the crankcase to even see them.
Loss of power under a load. Runs but only gets to about 2200-2300 RPMs and 10 MPH. Changed
the stator, trigger, switch boxes,,rectifier, new tank, gas, rebuilt carbs and fuel pump and added water fuel separator.
My mechanic is telling me the reeds are shot in my '85 Merc 115 2 stroke. (S/N 0A154823). Does the crankshaft have to be removed to do this job or can the reeds be replaced by leaving the reed block on the crank?
Loss of power under a load. Runs but only gets to about 2200-2300 RPMs and 10 MPH. Changed the stator, trigger, switch boxes, rectifier, new tank, gas, rebuilt carbs and fuel pump and added water fuel separator.
YIKES. your mechanic has NO clue what he is doing. If he replaced all that. the motor should run great. I can't imagine what that cost you, but I bet it was more, the motor is worth. Sorry for your loss.
Your reeds didnt go bad on one trip out. You could have some crap plugging a jet up. Gas sits in a tank for a long time and builds up varnish. You go riding around and the varnish breaks loose and plugs a jet or two. First check the compression and see if you have spark . Then flush the tank, change the lines, clean the carbs.
Raped Date? Might want to check that expression. I suppose a raped date would run faster than a raped ape.
