Clymer, Seloc or BOTH?

[bigbluebirdy]

I need advice...<br /><br />I'm purchasing either the Clymer Mercury Shop Manual, or the Seloc Mercury Outboard Tune-up and Repair Manual. Is it worth it to have both of them? Do they differ that much? Which one do YOU suggest?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Chris

 

[petryshyn]

Re: Clymer, Seloc or BOTH?

You would be wise buying an OEM manual.....<br /><br />If you are buying Non-OEM, flip through the pages and see if it covers what you need. I've found Clymer covers certain topics better than Seloc, and vice versa.....(pending on topic)

 

[ehenry]

Re: Clymer, Seloc or BOTH?

You can buy an OEM manual straight off Mercury's web site for a little over 30 bucks and it will be specific to your engine instead of genralized over a 10 to 15 different engines. I'd go with the Merc factory manual. I just bought one, it was delivered from Wisconsin to Mississippi in 3 days.

 

[bigbluebirdy]

Re: Clymer, Seloc or BOTH?

Thanks again guys, great advice! I'd definitely prefer one specific to my motor.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Chris

 

[bigbluebirdy]

Re: Clymer, Seloc or BOTH?

Hey E.F. -<br /><br />Can you describe to me where on the Merc site you found the manuals to purchase? I couldn't locate them at all.<br /><br />Thanks, <br />Chris

 

[rolmops]

Re: Clymer, Seloc or BOTH?

Hello.<br />These days Clymer and Seloc are owned by the same company.<br />The difference between the books is dependent on the authors.<br />When a Seloc book's authors are still Joan and Clarence Coles You will find a very user friendly book.<br /> Joan passed away some years ago,Clarence decided to sell out due to his age.He sold out to Clymer.<br />The newer Selocs and Clymers are much more simular.