Let me share what I've learned about Inspecting Reeds & Blocks

Well it's winter and no better time to go through the motor to ensure it'll be good to go in the spring.....I visually inspected all my Reeds & Blocks looking at them for any pedal that would be open to far as well as the reed condition, well they all looked great until I placed a very bright white LED light inside the Reed Block only to find a very large air gap that was not visable with the naked eye. With the Reed pedal in place, this would not be an easy eye ball find. You can see by the photos that the lack of rubber was the cause for a bad seal..........I'll know better next time I do a Reed Block inspection............I called Don and said better add some more parts to the list before you ship, and as usual he always takes care of my every want and need..........


Good sealing surface:

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My air leak problem, due to lack of rubber to seal on:

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Good catch, Gary!

We'll get you set up on that today. http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/wink.gif

Thanks Don. The way things are going (nickel-dime issues) I might just set you up so you can go ahead and make automatic withdrawals from my checking account http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/wink.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/Laugh.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/Laugh.gif ................

I think we can avoid that this time.... http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/wink.gif

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http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif, but the way I read that is, your leaving the door open for next time......... http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/wink.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/roll.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/roll.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/roll.gif

Thanks so much for your service, parts and last but not least your endless experience and advise.

Thanks again to Don and Rhonda for their support http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif . Got my injectors back and all the other parts I ordered (replacement reed cage included) really fast. She's back together waiting on a warm day..........

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Looks great, Gary!

Nice looking upgrades, too. http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/devil.gif

Looks great Gary. Whats up with the horn on top of the throttle body? http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/popcorn.gif

That is a sexy looking motor Gary http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/bows.gif

Hey Rich,

These types of velocity stacks are made to smooth out the air flow at high RPM's which is free HP on the big end. Dave Bush sells one but I'm not to keen on it so I decided to make my own..this is just my own version.......... http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/wink.gif


Thanks Paul,

Gotta keep a little BLING-BLING going....... http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/Laugh.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/Laugh.gif

Gary, just curious about the zip ties around the ECU/Connectors. Have you had a issue with the plugs coming loose or is it just a precausion? It looks to be a great idea.

Dean,
When I bought the motor it didn't have the locking plastic covers on it that are OEM, so I pulled the 3 plugs from the ECU and cleaned them up, applied dielectric grease, plugged them back in than gave them a wiggle test. I wasn't happy on how easy they wiggled out, that's why the Ty-Raps are there........piece of mind that their not coming out on there own.....LOL.