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Replacing reed valves

Posted By: Larry Mosby

Replacing reed valves - 07/01/16 01:08 PM

I am planning on replacing my stock reeds on my 200 EFI Merc with Boyesen two stage reeds. How hard is this and will I need to replace any additional gaskets. Thanks for any help!
Posted By: Pat Goff

Re: Replacing reed valves - 07/01/16 02:50 PM

Always a good idea to replace gaskets when you pull reed block and EFI module.
Posted By: wkh2006

Re: Replacing reed valves - 07/01/16 02:52 PM

Not that hard. Yes you will need a new intake and reed plate gasket. And don't forget to use loctite on the little screws that hold your reeds in place.
Posted By: gary purdy

Re: Replacing reed valves - 07/01/16 07:23 PM

Sorry, but if you have to ask these questions I am concerned with you attempting to change them. Blue Loctite.
Posted By: ETxRT

Re: Replacing reed valves - 07/06/16 02:56 AM

I changed mine from stock to TRD reeds... look them up before you get the Boysens. You won't be disappointed!
Posted By: Gamblinman

Re: Replacing reed valves - 07/06/16 06:05 AM

Originally Posted By: gary purdy
Sorry, but if you have to ask these questions I am concerned with you attempting to change them. Blue Loctite.


Reeds are one of the things I would leave to an experienced wrench to change.
Posted By: Bassthumb: Phill's Guide Svc

Re: Replacing reed valves - 07/11/16 08:42 PM

reeds are easy. do the carb gaskets and clean em while there off.
Posted By: gary purdy

Re: Replacing reed valves - 07/11/16 10:21 PM

Originally Posted By: Bassthumb
reeds are easy. do the carb gaskets and clean em while there off.
Carbs are much easier but this is an EFI in case you didn`t notice and thats a whole different ball of wax.
Posted By: Pat Goff

Re: Replacing reed valves - 07/12/16 12:27 AM

Yeah, EFI is much touchier than a carb motor. You can even get by with pookie with a carb motor, never with an efi.
Posted By: Bassthumb: Phill's Guide Svc

Re: Replacing reed valves - 07/12/16 08:17 PM

oops. didn't notice that.
Posted By: D-lee

Re: Replacing reed valves - 07/17/16 10:37 PM

I WENT WENT BACK TO STOCK REEDS AFTER HAVING BOYSENS IT WAS REALLY LOADING UP MERC 225 95 MODEL.DID ALL PROPER AJUSTMEMTS WITH METERS AND ALL THAT
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