Vforce4 reed valves

[Omelianair]

I am using the v force 4 reed valves. I can only get minutes of ride time then the core housing (containing the reeds) pops out of the framing to the reed valve assembly. Is there anything I can do to fix this or do I have a defective part?

 

[bansheedave]

Are you running a reed spacer on the back side of the cage?

 

[Omelianair]

Are you running a reed spacer on the back side of the cage?

Yes I am running a reed spacer. I was going to try to take the spacer out but I can't with the type of intake manifold I have

 

[bansheedave]

The spacer doesn't hold the reed cage together. The carb boot holds the reed center in.

 

[bansheedave]

If you use a reed spacer with v force reed cage, it should go like this: cylinder, gasket, reed spacer, gasket, reed cage, intake, carburetor.

 

[Omelianair]

The spacer doesn't hold the reed cage together. The carb boot holds the reed center in.

Right, I have the reed valve assemble coming from the engine, theñ the reed spacer, the intake Mina fold (carb boot) then carb

 

[bansheedave]

I just posted above the order in which to run a spacer and v force cages

 

[Omelianair]

If you use a reed spacer with v force reed cage, it should go like this: cylinder, gasket, reed spacer, gasket, reed cage, intake, carburetor.

I see what you are saying. So I'm assuming I need a new intake, cause the one I have has a lip that will keep it from being flush to the reed cage

 

[bansheedave]

You need to cut that lip off the intake so it will sit flush to the cage. Says so in the instruction manual that came with the reed cage. Unless you bought them second hand.

 

[Omelianair]

You need to cut that lip off the intake so it will sit flush to the cage. Says so in the instruction manual that came with the reed cage. Unless you bought them second hand.

Right on, I bought this economy hang. Thank you, I really appreciate it

 

[bansheedave]

No problem. Just take your time cutting the lip off, don't want to cut more than you need to.