Chrysler 20 and 30 HP Outboard Motors Service Manual OB 3435, Page 57Get this manual
NOTE Reeds that do not meet this standard or that show obvious damagesuch as cracks or piecs broken offmust be replaced 2I nspect reed stops Reed stop opening should be .280 .010 (71 .255 mm)Figure 3
BLay new reed on reed plate to check for flatnessCCarefully locate reed over openings in reed plate minimum of .040(1 .01 mm) overlap is required Figure 4
Figure 4Measuring Reed Overlap
MAXIMUM OPENING
DReplace reed stop Secure with screws and lockwashers
Installation
1Apply small bead of sealant (Special Tool No 8983) around reed plate opening of power head 2Install assembly in the following order Figure 5: deflector plate gasket, deflector platemanifold gasketmainfold