roudyroy1 Active member Joined Jan 10, 2013 Messages 1,517 Location ontario GTA Oct 30, 2013 #1 Can some one post a picture of what reed spacers are supposed to look like? I am trying to fabricate my own and don't know if I have them just right.
Can some one post a picture of what reed spacers are supposed to look like? I am trying to fabricate my own and don't know if I have them just right.
mrviper700 VIP Lifetime Member Joined Jan 14, 2004 Messages 7,363 Age 54 Location Ohio Oct 30, 2013 #2 they look just like the reed block gasket does only thicker.
roudyroy1 Active member Joined Jan 10, 2013 Messages 1,517 Location ontario GTA Oct 30, 2013 #3 I find The plans in the tech section aren't very clear for the center cut our pieace. Could I just trace one of the gaskets?
I find The plans in the tech section aren't very clear for the center cut our pieace. Could I just trace one of the gaskets?
mrviper700 VIP Lifetime Member Joined Jan 14, 2004 Messages 7,363 Age 54 Location Ohio Oct 30, 2013 #4 ya, use the gasket as the template.
roudyroy1 Active member Joined Jan 10, 2013 Messages 1,517 Location ontario GTA Oct 30, 2013 #5 thats what i just did, i decided since the gasket is commming off anyways might as well do it now and use it as a template. btw are these gaskets reusable? if so are is there any preparation to re use it?
thats what i just did, i decided since the gasket is commming off anyways might as well do it now and use it as a template. btw are these gaskets reusable? if so are is there any preparation to re use it?
mrviper700 VIP Lifetime Member Joined Jan 14, 2004 Messages 7,363 Age 54 Location Ohio Oct 31, 2013 #6 you can reuse the metal ones with the black coating. if the coating is not too spiffy, i just dust them with copperkote gasket spray lightly. but with spacers youll need 1 extra set of gaskets. engine>gasket>spacer>gasket>reedblock>carb flange
you can reuse the metal ones with the black coating. if the coating is not too spiffy, i just dust them with copperkote gasket spray lightly. but with spacers youll need 1 extra set of gaskets. engine>gasket>spacer>gasket>reedblock>carb flange
roudyroy1 Active member Joined Jan 10, 2013 Messages 1,517 Location ontario GTA Oct 31, 2013 #7 Alright, thank you.