Manuals

[Thunderbirdone]

I got a Clymer outboard shop manual that covers 1956 to 1972 1.5 to 125hp. I have a 1969 85hp Johnson. At the time I bought the manual, I had 2 other motors that fit in the manual discription. I learned alot from the book, in spite of the fact that it is really hard to use, doesnt really cover every motor equally, and you really have to read the manual cover to cover to get the complete picture. In my case anyway! I found an orignal O.M.C. service manual on ebay. My queston is, what is the difference between a service manual and a shop manual? Thank You, for your help, once again!

 

[JB]

Re: Manuals

I view them as the same thing, Tbird, except that one publisher calls it one thing and another calls it something else.

 

[Thunderbirdone]

Re: Manuals

Ok, cool. I will proceed with plans get rid of the clymers, to offset the cost of the original O.M.C. Manual. Thanks again!

 

[Moody Blue]

Re: Manuals

You will find the factory manuals much more accurate then the aftermarket ones although they sometimes are more sparse with details because they are written for profesionals. The aftermarket manuals tend to be more descriptive but often leave out details or have wrong information. Having both is sometimes a real benefit.

 

[Thunderbirdone]

Re: Manuals

Thanks Rod, I will take that into consideration as well!

 

[epresutti]

Re: Manuals

Thunderbird-one,<br /><br />I had an 82 Johnson 140, I purchased a clymer and found I need more detail, then got the "shop/service" manual and the "parts catalog", the "parts catalog" was Extremely! handy. It provided part numbers, and more detailed exploded views of the assemblies. <br /><br />The shop manual also provided specifications for tuning, torque, etc. It also had a great troubleshooting section.<br /><br />Hope this helps.<br /><br />Peace.

 

[dajohnson53]

Re: Manuals

I have found that it occasionaly beneficial to have both. Recently, I found some very helpful tidbit of detail in a Clymer (in library) that was not clear in Seloc or OEM manuals that I own. Unless you really need to, I'd keep the Clymer for a while and see if it's useful to you. If not, sell it.

 

[Thunderbirdone]

Re: Manuals

Sounds like real good advice. I will keep both manuals!<br />Thanks guys!