Other Signs of worn reeds?

[McDog]

Tearing my motor down for inspection and new rings this year and noticed that one of my Boyesen three stage reeds isn't sealed on one side. It isn't laying perfectly flat like it is supposed to but is just barely open. Is this how they normally wear?

 

[Aircraftsalz]

Sometimes you can turn them (flip) , I just replace them every year or sell the ski.. But there like $90 per set (x2) to replace...

 

[McDog]

LOL. Not a problem when you sell the ski every year.

 

[JetManiac]

LOL. Not a problem when you sell the ski every year.

Just get a new ski!

 

[superwetbrett]

Just get a new ski!

yea thats what i would do to

 

[Idok]

Tearing my motor down for inspection and new rings this year and noticed that one of my Boyesen three stage reeds isn't sealed on one side. It isn't laying perfectly flat like it is supposed to but is just barely open. Is this how they normally wear?

last time I spoke with ed he said to replace once a year..that being said I have a set of 3+ year old boyesens in one of my engines and while it runs perfect..it maaaaay have been a touch snappier when the reeds were new

 

[Waternut]

I was under the impression that the positive pressure in the crankcase as the piston comes down forces the reeds closed making small gaps a non-issue. Maybe that's ok for stock engines and less than ideal but all of the reeds I've used have gaps on at least one of the pedals.

 

[piratelife]

I was under the impression that the positive pressure in the crankcase as the piston comes down forces the reeds closed making small gaps a non-issue. Maybe that's ok for stock engines and less than ideal but all of the reeds I've used have gaps on at least one of the pedals.

Thats the same thing i was told...From someone imo is a reputable motor builder..