Replacing Reeds....what to get?

[stratos976]

I'm going to replace the reeds in my '91 GT 200 mod: VJ200SLEID ser: 02600222.

Other than the reeds what gaskets am I going to need other than the
- (0332266) leaf plate gaskets, i guess i need 6.

Are there any other things I should think about doing that I may over look, while I'm doing this..

Thanks

[juanjuice]

when you pull your manifold off there is a gasketbehind that also your carbs will have gaskets between the manifold and carbs

[ChampioNman]

Stock or aftermarket reeds? There is a timing difference with fiber reeds as well as carb adjustments..

[stratos976]

Aftermarket, fiber reeds.

Did this motor have metal reeds originally?...just curious b/c it has fiber reeds in it now, was wondering if they are stock.... I noticed some cracks in them, when I had the carbs off to rebuild them.

What should the timing be adjusted to?

[JoePA]

IS it a GT 200 or a limited edition? That's the same model as mine and it's a limited edition. Might not mean anything but wonder if you have a limited edition under that GT hood?

Curious about the reeds too. Thinking of switching to boyseen fibers so I'll be watching your post.....

[ChampioNman]

If you are switching to the Boyensen reeds you will have to follow their directions before you make the conversion and make darn sure your motor is up to snuff! Have fun!

[stratos976]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JoePA &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">IS it a GT 200 or a limited edition? That's the same model as mine and it's a limited edition. Might not mean anything but wonder if you have a limited edition under that GT hood?

Curious about the reeds too. Thinking of switching to boyseen fibers so I'll be watching your post.....</TD></TR></TABLE>

I'm not sure....all the decals are GT.
Whats the difference between a Limited Edition and a GT??? Now I'm curious!


Thanks for the help ChampioNman... As far as gaskets I need...
-1 (0331532) lower intake
-1(0328622) upper intake
-6(0332266) Leaf plate

[JoePA]

Champ...Can you help us out here at all? With both uf us having the same model number is that just a general nember for the GT and Limited Edition?

[ChampioNman]

Yep all numbers will work. While the intake is off test the recirc valves and replace if necessary.

[stratos976]

Thanks once again for your help CM !

Do you have any info on the GT or Limited Edition, whats the difference??

[ChampioNman]

The LE had a little higher exhaust port timing and intake port timing and a lighter cowl. Bigger jets and if I remember correctly carb bodies were bigger over a stock GT both were close and mostly a marketing deal. But a few were from Second effort, not many though. You'll be fine if you follow the setup from boyensen. Just follow their set ups.

[JoePA]

Once agian Fred...you are the Man!!! I cheked the price and right now I tihnk I'll stick with the Ole Johnson running fine the way it is!!!

Thanks
Joe

[juanjuice]

like champinman said make sure your check valves are working

[overdrivecb]

i have a late model intake ,the good one (diamond shaped) for sale whith a good set of reed cages (not cracked up) upgrade while youve got it torn off 175 shipped for the intake and 20 shipped for the cages

also have some boyeson reeds used

and probably have the jets youll need