Favorite manual?

[TLanglitz]

I've given up the search for the manual I bought years ago for my 58 Johnson 35 hp RDSL-20. That motor is running great though, so it's on to the next project ... a 1958 Evinrude 10 hp 10016. <br /><br />I'm going to order a new manual and wondered which one you folks think is best? I'm not really a novice at this... I pretty much think that with a little common sense, just about anything can be taken apart and put together to run again Then again, I'm far from being an expert. I've noticed that a couple of the choices cover both Johnson and Evinrude over a specific span of years. That sounds good considering the two motors I have. <br />Thanks in advance

 

[JB]

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The Johnson Service Manual published by OMC (Johnson Motors) that covers Johnsons up to 1964, or the Johnson Repair and Tune Up Guide published by Harold Glenn in 1969 are both superb and have served me well, JWF. In that period the JohnnyRudes are pretty much identical except for paint.<br /><br />Both are out of print, but Ken Cook may have reprints available. <br /><br />If you can't find one of them I would go for whatever OMC manual they do have.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[rolmops]

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I love the Seloc volume one, which covers both engines.

 

[Jack Shellac]

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I prefer the factory manuals myself, if you can get them. They are much more specific to an individual motor and cover the procedures more thoroughly.

 

[R.Johnson]

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On both the 10 & 35, a OMC manual into the 70's would serve the purpose. Ignition, fuel system, {except for that double line tank} gear case, and cooling system are the same. Tool's needed are all basically the same, along with most adjustments. Plus! the OMC is probably the best illistrated manual of any one published. It not only show's the special tool where needed, but also how the tool is used.

 

[Solittle]

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I have never seen a post griping about the OMC shop/service manuals. I have seen a number ao complaints about the after market variety.

 

[lawyertob]

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Hello everyone...I am new around here, but unlike most newbies I have done a lot of reading before I start asking questions. <br /><br />I also bought the manual for my motor...what a concept, huh?<br /><br />Anyway, I bought a genuine OMC Service Manual for my 1975 Johnson 115 HP on eBay. It only cost about $20 including shipping and it is in like new condition. The guy who is selling them has several listed, and might have more that aren't listed. Here is a link to one of his auctions. 1976 Johnson Service manual 115 HP on eBay If you need a manual you might want to contact him or check his other auctions to see if he has the one you need.<br /><br />Just my $0.02 worth,<br />Joe

 

[dajohnson53]

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For what it's worth... I have both a Seloc and a factory manual for my little kicker motor. I find both to be handy. <br /><br />The Seloc actually gives some helpful info and advice that the factory manual doesn't. For instance, I was having trouble removing a propeller and the Seloc actually gave steps for removing it. The factory manual didn't. I'm thinking that maybe Seloc is oriented towards laymen and the DIY'er rather than a pro.<br /><br />In the case of this particular motor, the parts diagrams (exploded view of lower unit or carb. for example) are identical in both - it looks to me like Seloc actually used the factory diagrams. So far (carb and lower unit) I haven't found anything in the factory manual that wasn't adequately covered in Seloc. There was one minor error in the Seloc manual - in the appendix where they list the types of carbs on the various years of engines, my carb for my year motor was mis-listed (should have been "B" type but was listed as "A"). On the other hand, in the photos, this was very obvious and easy to determine which carb actually applied, even for a strict layman. I haven't checked to see if the same error is in the appendix of the factory manual, because I went straight to "b" carb and didn't check the reference in the appendix.

 

[kshelly]

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Here's my 2 cents...something I learned first hand. I bought the factory OMC Service Manual for my 1974 115HP Johnny. Great book, but what everyone who buys these books need to realize is that they were printed when the engine was built. Because they're old, changes have probably been incorporated in your engine that won't be covered in the manual. For example, I thought the last owner of my boat had the wrong spark plugs installed. The plugs installed were not as specified in my manual. I found out that after all gasoline was changed to "unleaded", a service bulletin was issued to change plugs. Running the plugs specified in the manual would cause the engine to burn hot, with the possibility of melting pistons, etc. Without receiving all the service bulletins, use the original factory manuals with caution.

 

[lawyertob]

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Originally posted by erau85:<br /> . . . I bought the factory OMC Service Manual for my 1974 115HP Johnny. Great book, but what everyone who buys these books need to realize is that they were printed when the engine was built. Because they're old, changes have probably been incorporated in your engine that won't be covered in the manual. . . . I found out that after all gasoline was changed to "unleaded", a service bulletin was issued to change plugs. . . . Without receiving all the service bulletins, use the original factory manuals with caution.

Very good point. Do you have any ideas as to where a person could find all the service bulletins that have been issued?<br /><br />$0.01 for your thoughts,<br />Joe

 

[kshelly]

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Joe;<br /><br />Wish I knew. My mechanic reads me the riot act for not being up to date every time I screw with my motor! Anyone else know where to receive service bulletins and other updated info on a particular engine???

 

[OBJ]

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OEM manuals....period. I like having the manual open in front of me when working on any engine. Keeps ya' straight and the little gray cells in the think tank don't hurt as bad.... <br /><br />Never seen anyone offer Service Bulletins erau....but they are nice to have around. I've even keep the old ones in a different book. I make it a habit of checking them for engines that come into the shop, 1980 thru. Be surprised the things I find.