I am considering replaceing the factory reeds on my 2010 90 Optimax with carbon fiber ones. What brand should I go with and how hard is the install?
I am considering replaceing the factory reeds on my 2010 90 Optimax with carbon fiber ones. What brand should I go with and how hard is the install?
I put TDR reeds purchased from Don in 3 motors. I would use those again if needed.
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Phil
'09 Hewescraft ProV
'09 150 Optimax
How hard are they to install on the 1.5L Optimax motors?
Not hard at all to install. Have to pull the throttle body off the intake and they should be right underneath.
Butch Derickson
2011 Z521 w/250 hp SHO
Traverse City, Michigan
Hardest part is lapping the cages. Of course you can just send the reed cages to Don and he will lap them, install TDR reeds and return them to you. You pay for it of course but it is nice to know it was done correctly.
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What does lapping the cages mean?Originally Posted by 06 SB
The reeds need to lie flat on their cages. Reed Cages
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Definitely recommend the TDR Reeds. Reed cage lapping is simply a lot of "busy work" (not that difficult, just time consuming).
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Still consider myself a "Marine Apprentice" after 47 years (learn something new every day).
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I was looking at the Chris Carson Marine reeds but may go with the TDR ones if they are better.
Give a call if interested,I can help,Chris,305-394-3354
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I’ve installed TDR and Chris Carson reeds,they are both excellent quality.
Is it normal to have this much oil in the intake?
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yes sir if not more sometimes
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It would be a big problem if you did NOT have oil in the intake/reed area.
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I figured it wasn't a problem, I was just checking.
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