Johnson Evinrude Outboard Motors 1956-1970 1.5-40hp repair manual., Page 48Get this manual
POWERHEAD
Close view showing the dimple on the reed plateThe reed leaves must straddle the dimple and be centered over the openings for proper operationReed stops centered
over the reeds
Reed Stops
If the reed stops have become distorted, the most effective corrective action is to replace the stop instead of making an attempt at adjustmentReed to Base Plate Check
The reeds must NEVER be turned over in an attempt to correct problemSuch action would cause the reed to flex in the opposite direction and the reed would break in very short time
REED VALVE ADJUSTMENT