Johnson Evinrude Outboard Motors 1956-1970 1.5-40hp repair manual., Page 50Get this manual
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Check the reed location over the reed block, or plate openings to be sure the reed is centeredThe reed assemblies are then ready for installationSmall Engines Disassemble the reed block by first removing the screws securing the reed stops and reeds to the reed block, and then lifting the reed stops and reeds from the blockClean the gasket surfaces of the reed block or plateCheck the surfaces for deep grooves, cracks, or any distortion that could cause leakageReplace the reed block or plate if it is damagedAfter new reeds have been installed, and the reed stop and attaching screws have been tightened to the required torque value, check the new reeds as outlined in the following paragraphsCheck to be sure the reeds are not preloadedThey should not adhere to the block or plate, and still the clearance between the reed and the block surface, should not be more than 0.010" (0.254 mrn)DO NOT remove the reeds, unless they are to be replacedAL WAYS replace reeds in setsNEVER turn used reeds over to be used second timeLay the reeds on flat surface and measure all the reed stopsIf there is great difference between the stops, the entire reed stop assembly should be replacedAny attempt to bend and get all the stops equal and level would be almost impossible