Seloc or Clymer repair manuals ?

[Al gt 150]

I am looking to buy a repair manual for my 93' Merc 75hp. Which manual is better ?<br /><br /> Thank You !!

 

[maldoro]

Re: Seloc or Clymer repair manuals ?

I recently purchased a Clymers manual for my Evinrude. It goes into pretty good detail and has a large troubleshooting section. I can't wait till this weekend to try it out. Don't know much about the other.

 

[mellowyellow]

Re: Seloc or Clymer repair manuals ?

IMHO niether! buy the '93 specific mfg. service<br />manual. aftermarkets tend to cover a lot of<br />different years and models and can be a little<br />confusing at times (at least for a newbie).<br />e.g. my seloc covers all merc.inline and v6 models<br />from '65 to '90. a lot hasn't changed, but a lot has.....just my .02

 

[Al gt 150]

Re: Seloc or Clymer repair manuals ?

Thank You Mellowyellow! I am going to purchase a factory manual.<br /><br /> Al

 

[USS Neversail]

Re: Seloc or Clymer repair manuals ?

I just recently purchased a clymer's for my evinrude (83 - 50 hp). <br />I would give it a "Fair" rating. The trouble shooting is great for the starter and for ignition troubles. <br />After that, it drops off rapidly. There are some tables with spark plug gaps, where to lube, etc., etc. <br /><br />This would be a good manual for more advanced engine work (i.e. - rebuilding heads, powerhead work, gearcase rebuilding, carb rebuilding, etc.) <br /><br />I don't know if any of the competitors are better or not, though. Just a word of warning on the trouble shooting. <br /><br />I am a newbie to this, as this is my first boat. And the clymers was a definite help. Just lacking in a few area's. <br /><br />Don't know if this was helpful or if it made it more confusing. The Clymer's is MUCH better than nothing, but I bet the service manual would be better (as long as it is illustrated). <br /><br />Good luck,<br /><br />Jason

 

[mellowyellow]

Re: Seloc or Clymer repair manuals ?

me too our season is way too short Al.<br />enjoy...<br />M.Y.