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Evinrude Johnson Outboard Shop Manual 1.5 to 125 Hp 1956-1972

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I found this book to be a very good shop manual, as it includes most of the repair procedures anyone would want to perform. However, I found this book lacking in a couple of areas. For one, there is not a comprehensive troubleshooting section. Troubleshooting steps are given for a few systems, but this book is written only for service, so you have to know what is wrong and what part of the motor to work on before this book is useful. Also, much of the engine terminology is not defined, so again you need some experience with this before you start. Once you get past these hurdles, this manual is very detailed, with plenty of good pictures showing key steps in the repair proceedures. For the seasoned marine mechanic, this is an excellent reference. For the do-it-yourself boat owner, it might not be the place to start.

When I bought mine several years ago. There is a lot of good general information with some specifics, but don’t expect to be rebuilding a motor with this book if you haven’t done it before. One problem with this and other Chilton books is that they try to cover to broad a range and be everything to everybody in one book. This book has helped me solve a lot of problems or at least led me in the right direction but it won’t hold your hand and walk you through every detail. You will definitely want a good outboard troubleshooting guide to go with this book unless you are already familiar with outboard theory and have some experience.

Informative, but not complete. It's like they don't won't the average, hard working man to know exactly how to fix everything wrong with his engine. I learned a lot, but still have to take the engine in for certain problems I'm sure I could do with my tools but the book gave incomplete information on how to fix. A book this at this price should give every detail on how to fix almost every problem with the engine it covers. Am I right?

I have used this as a reference for tune-ups; as well as to assist in repair of fuel pump, carb, water pump, & other outboard issues... has been loaned out a few times in the neighborhood as well. Overall, a great book. If you REALLY need to get serious, a model specific shop manual may be in order.

Evinrude Johnson Outboard Shop Manual 1.5 to 125 Hp 1956-1972 This is an excellent manual for the novice and also for the pro. It came to my house in good shape and in good time

I should have purchased a book that was specific to my engine model.This book covers many things,but not in-depth enough, so I had to research certain items to get the details I required.
As far as basic service and minor repairs,it will suffice.

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