Leaking Something where Reed valves are

[04whtBlaster]

Looks like im leaking a little from where reed valve assembly and case is. not leaking no where else i can see any ideas?

 

[Paulie B]

Yeah through pressure testing of my motor, it has cronic leaks in that area. The problem is only 4 bolts on the reed valve. Tighten one too much and it leaks.
I like to use a spray gasket sealer on all my intake/reed gaskets. use it and don't overtighten the bolts and your all good.

 

[b_russell_82]

Mine does the same thing... I'm not that worried about it right now as it about to get tore down and when I put on my 240 kit and 35mm carb I'll be getting a new intake boot and I'll use gasket sealer on it and go easy on the bolts... It might not be a bad idea to use a little thread lock on the bolts since they are not going to be torqued down to keep them from vibrating loose.

 

[89custom]

no dont use thread lock on the bolts. tighten them snug, and its fine. i noticed(i have taken the boot off 4 times) if you do it really tight, its really hard to get off, but just snug, they seem to lock themself. dont ask how, but when i go to take em off, i turn them loose and theres like a snap then their free. somehow they lock tight without locktight