reed valve replacement

[skip rice]

I'm having trouble separating the cover witch hold the reed valves on my 90 hp inline 6 the bolts are out d. Do I have to drop the lower unit? The top separates but not the bottom. Dose any one know of a video pertaining to this job.

 

[racerone]

You do have the powerhead off the exhaust housing I hope.-----Why do the reeds need replacement ?---Just curious as they are quite reliable.

 

[skip rice]

I was told they were bad the lower set when motor is running sucks in and blowes back out spiting gas every where. and no I dont is that achieved by unbolting the lower unit

 

[1ton]

Remove the trim cover from the bottom cowl. Powerhead nuts are behind that. Maybe look at the parts diagram for your engine to see location.

 

[racerone]

There is a bearing housing on the bottom of the block.----It holds the front and back of the block together.-----Best put your hammer away for now.

 

[1ton]

Get a service manual and read up. May be more of a chore than expected.