I recently acquired an old 1984 Evinrude outboard. I wanted to do most of my own work, so after reading the various posts on the board, everyone recommends getting the Ken Cook service manuals to help facilitate repairs.<br /><br />Well, there were 4 manuals listed for my motor, so not wanting to miss out on any info, I ordered all 4, for almost $100, after factoring in shipping costs.<br /><br />Just received the manuals as promised. I was expecting some thick books, describing the disassembly of the motors various parts. <br /><br />I'm quite dissappointed, as the manuals only provide blow-up diagrams of how the parts are interconnected. They also include part numbers, as well as an owners manual. This may be quite useful. However, I was expecting written instructions on performing various tasks, such as rebuilding carbs and replacing impellers.<br /><br />These tasks may be self explanatory to some people, but the repair books I've used over the years, such as Haynes, describe step by step details and sequences.<br /><br />Why are people recommending these service manuals ? Am I missing something here.<br /><br />This note is not meant to bash Ken Cook's products, as I apparently received what I ordered, it was just not what I expected.<br /><br />Just rebuilt my carb's and still don't know where some of the pieces in the rebuild kit are supposed to go. Extra parts, oh boy ! 
<br /><br />Paul
<br /><br />Paul