which one do you think is better

[stewfish1818]

I want the most detailed for repairs

used I think original Ebay 1990 service manual with 4 different horse powers for $49
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1990-88-115-150-175-EVINRUDE-JOHNSON-SERVICE-MANUAL-/200550405190?pt=Motors_Manuals_Literature&hash=item2eb1bc5446

http://http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1990-88-115-150-175-EVINRUDE-JOHNSON-SERVICE-MANUAL-/200550405190?pt=Motors_Manuals_Literature&hash=item2eb1bc5446

OR

Ken Cook Service Manual with 7 horse powers for $81
https://secure.kencook.com/outboardbooks/index.cfm/manual/J150TXES/
https://secure.kencook.com/outboardbooks/index.cfm/manual/J150TXES/

or

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1990-88-115-150-175-EVINRUDE-JOHNSON-SERVICE-MANUAL-/200519472580?pt=Motors_Manuals_Literature&hash=item2eafe455c4

 

[HighTrim]

Re: which one do you think is better

I cant click on the ebay link, but is it a clymers or seloc? If so, I would pass. The Ken Cook will be the original manual. You can get them cheaper on ebay used. I would reccomend the OEM Service manual though. They are much more motor orientated and thorough.

 

[levi_tsk]

Re: which one do you think is better

i just got an original OMC parts manual AND and original OMC service manual on ebay for my 1981 140 johnson for about $40 shipped they where used but VERY GENTLY only a couple grease prints on a few pages which i kinda like as it make you wonder who worked on what check out creekside manuals on the bay the ones i got are VERY detailed

 

[stewfish1818]

Re: which one do you think is better

OK I updated the link, not sure what happened. So are the 1st and last original or knock offs?

 

[HighTrim]

Re: which one do you think is better

Kencook manuals are factory reprints, new but photocopied per se. I have never actually bought one before though, normally just buy the used ones on ebay, as they are cheaper. Searayman is a trusted and known seller of marine literature on ebay. I have bought off of him before.

 

[jonesg]

Re: which one do you think is better

I want the most detailed for repairs

used I think original Ebay 1990 service manual with 4 different horse powers for $49
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1990-88-115-150-175-EVINRUDE-JOHNSON-SERVICE-MANUAL-/200550405190?pt=Motors_Manuals_Literature&hash=item2eb1bc5446

http://http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1990-88-115-150-175-EVINRUDE-JOHNSON-SERVICE-MANUAL-/200550405190?pt=Motors_Manuals_Literature&hash=item2eb1bc5446

OR

Ken Cook Service Manual with 7 horse powers for $81
https://secure.kencook.com/outboardbooks/index.cfm/manual/J150TXES/
https://secure.kencook.com/outboardbooks/index.cfm/manual/J150TXES/

or

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1990-88-115-150-175-EVINRUDE-JOHNSON-SERVICE-MANUAL-/200519472580?pt=Motors_Manuals_Literature&hash=item2eafe455c4

It would help if you said which engine you own.
But this is a factory manual...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1990...Motors_Manuals_Literature&hash=item2eb1bc5446

Make sure the elec circuit diagrams are in color not b/w copies.

 

[jtexas]

Re: which one do you think is better

you can either get the factory manual, which will save you literally $thousands, or save $32 and get a total piece of worthless crap.

it's just an opinion.

If you want a 2nd opinion, the color & font size changes make your post less readable, and really aren't impressive at all.