my old reeds

[GrungeGod494]

Reeds picture by GrungeGod494 - Photobucket

these are the reeds that have been in my blaster for..id imagine 8 years. could they be causing my engine to run very rough?

 

[Awk08]

pic is kinda blurry, but if they're not cracked or chipped and lay flat to the cage they should be ok