Good vs. Better service manual for recent find.

[JarFisch]

A buddy & I picked up a used '95 Johnson 90 over this weekend (J90TLOER). My only experience is with the Seloc books for much older Seahorse-115's and they of course don't cover this model. Also, the previous owner said he had a marine mechanic disable the VRO.. and there are a few loose wires which are apparently left over from that decision. --- In any case, it's definitely time to order a proper manual for it anyway.

Does anyone have an opinion or recommendation regarding service manuals? In other words, would a Johnson manual be preferred over a Seloc ? -- and if so why?

Thanks
charlie

 

[Scott Danforth]

seloc and clymer manuals have a lot of wrong information. I would not use them except for knee pads. nothing compares to a factory manual.

why not simily use the online manual http://boatinfo.no/lib/library.html

 

[sutor623]

Most here agree that the Factory service manual is the way to go. Seloc/Clymer are a bit too broad and not specific. I have even had issues where the timing and or torq specs were WRONG in the seloc manual. I bought my manual (V4 looper '96) for $17 on ebay. Can't beat it!! http://www.ebay.com/itm/171761385122?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

If you want to view a free copy of the seloc, look up your model on this site www.boatinfo.no

 

[boobie]

Get a genuine OMC Factory Service manual. Ken Cook.com,Milwaukee Wi. Stay away from Seloc or Clintion..

 

[jrttoday]

seloc and clymer manuals have a lot of wrong information. I would not use them except for knee pads. nothing compares to a factory manual.

why not simily use the online manual http://boatinfo.no/lib/library.html

even though couldn't find exact match for my 100esl72r, not gonna bust a cap lock :laugh: and say "this is really good!!" thanks!

 

[JarFisch]

.... I would not use them except for knee pads.

<big Chuckle!>

ALRIGHTY Then! -- A genuine Johnson Service Manual it is!!

Thanks very much for your feedback gentlemen!

Cheers ~
charlie

 

[emdsapmgr]

Boobie has listed the factory company that produces the original manuals. Also try their website: outboardbooks.com