papasmurf Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 The problem I'm having is I cant pull the reed cage out of the cylinder. Everything is unscrewed the intake is off and just the reed cage is sitting in the cylinder. The left side I managed to just pull out with some force. The right side wont come out no matter how hard I pull. Any tricks? What should i use to loosen the grip between the cage and the cylinder? Picture below. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
special06shee Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 Tap on cage with rubber mallet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdod101 Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 I had the same problem stick a small - medium size flat head screw driver between the Reed and manifold and lightly tap it with a.hammer, do all 4 sides. It won't take much once your crack the seal. Don't be afraid to hit it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdod101 Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 Oh and by the way chances are your gaskets will get all fcked up so you'll have to get new ones unless your getting new reeds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalton Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 Use a razor blade utility knife tool. Insert between cylinder and reed cage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheerider11 Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 Oh and by the way chances are your gaskets will get all fcked up so you'll have to get new ones unless your getting new reeds Never reuse gaskets, also don't use a hammer and screw driver. Just work it off. Some pb blaster will work in there 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wacko2000 Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 Has sleeper06 worked on your bike recently?? Nevermind Patience and baby taps with a rubber mallet it will break loose Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WINDYCITYJOHN400 Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 Hit it with your purse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04_blu_shee Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 HIT IT HARD!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdod101 Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 Never reuse gaskets, also don't use a hammer and screw driver. Just work it off. Some pb blaster will work in there Yea I agree with not reusing gaskets, I can only assume new reeds come with new ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spurdy Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 Use a razor blade utility knife tool. Insert between cylinder and reed cage. I always use razor blades to initiate separation when everything else fails. With baby taps. Remember these are sealing surfaces, you don't want to damage them. Don't be a "hammer" mechanic. Never reuse gaskets, also don't use a hammer and screw driver. Just work it off. Some pb blaster will work in there Always replace the gaskets. I think you will be disappointed as you new reeds likely will NOT come with new gaskets. I usually order them a dozen at a time but I've got 3 motors to maintain. SP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jereme6655 Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 Im a firm believer of never reusing gaskets also. However i DO have a stash of decent looking reed gaskets that i keep to LIMP through a weekend IF a new gasket on my bike or friends bikes takes a dump. My advice (if you live in a snowy area) is to find a NON-dealer snowmobile/atv parts supplier in your area. Most atv companies seem to like charging around $3 a reed gasket.....however through SportMart here in MI i can get 5 gaskets for $7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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