What is the best service manual

I'm looking at rebuilding a 35hp mercury OB 2 cylinder 2 stroke and was wondering which service manual gave the best overall instructions. A wiring diagram would be a plus.<br /><br />Thanks..

Re: What is the best service manual

'mornin' Metalwkr<br /><br />what i have generally found is that the oem manuals are most detailed and specific to a given motor. HOWEVER, if you're not terribly experienced at o/b repair, it may be a bit difficult to follow.<br /><br />The aftermarket manuals (Seloc and/or Clymer are available at the lower left hand corner of this page) are a bit cluttered as they typically cover several models, AND they are not as detailed or specific but are quite usable. <br /><br />OPINION: i guess in the best case scenario, you'd have the Merc Manual AND a Seloc (i find them easier to follow then Clymer, but that's just me) so that you'd have plenty of detail and simple explainations of what to do.<br /><br />Good Luck

Re: What is the best service manual

Hi Metalwkr...<br /><br />No opinion here, just fact. Klondike is right on! Get the OEM first. Then if ya have trouble understanding it, get the generic for simpler explanation. Good Luck!

Re: What is the best service manual

Thanks for the information, I've rebuilt other 2 stroke engines in the past but never a boat motor. I guess if'n it don't kill me, it'll only make me stronger.<br /><br />Thanks again.