Reed block correct way around...

[steev]

Hi All,

just rebuilding the engine (which arrived in boxes!) the reed blocks have a little tab at one side, is this to determine the correct way up please? and which way would be correct?

Thank you..

[rich]

Don't think it matters but I always fitted them with the tab facing outwards. I assume they are to tap or lever against if the reed block is stuck to the barrel to save damaging the sealing surface. YPVS reed blocks don't have them.

[steev]

Great thank you Rich

[4l04ever]

I usually fit them on the outside too, but on the last one, I polished the edges, which meant they actually looked better with the tabs in the middle.