Frank, i think there is no real easy way to flatten those reeds, i would suggest run it one way for a while then turn it over, that is what i used to do with copper reeds. You can also try the teflon reeds from someone like Davis Diesel, they just need a little time to break them in from my experience..   

Hi, Question on the Teflon reeds. I read above that they are the way to go. Why is that? Any of the new motors that I have do not run as hard as older motors with a copper reed.

Does this work the same for everyone else?

Now I dont have Davis reeds but the stock clear plastic ones that I assumed were made from Lexan.

Mark

IMHO, having instigated the stainless reed, it is the best.  The performance is excellent, and I have yet to see one fail in any way.  Mylar was an excellent choice for the RTF planes, if it started and got one flight, it was golden!  After about 10 runs, the performance went to pot.  Bronze reeds, as noted, work harden and eventually, I have even seen the center disc fall out!  We used the stainless reeds on the Killer Bee and Venom, both running over 20K.

Oh, I don't know, an AP Wasp at 22K is kind of sweet!