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Evinrude Johnson Outboard Shop Manual: 2-40 Hp 1973-1990 (Includes Electric Motors) (Clymer Marine Repair Series)

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it showed me enough info and in a way i could understand. i had a small job (which got larger as i got into it)to do on my trusty old 8hp motor for my sailboat,and i found all the info i needed to take it apart and fix it and more important to put it back together again . i recommend this book to anyone who needs to do a job that they dont want to pay someone else to do, good photos help a lot. ...........martin

This is an essential reference guide that cover a wide variety of outboard motors. It might not be specific enough for the more serious repairs, but is good enough to point you in the right direction. The trouble shooting section was informative and concise although I had a problem that was not listed.

This book has a pretty good trouble shooting section and wiring diagrams. BUT It has no index which makes it really hard to cut to the parts you need w/out having to wade through a bunch of stuff you don't need. The pictures are OK as far as they go but it'd be better with more short of what the engined look like on the boat (where most are serviced). There isn't much description of how a system ought to work other than the general one describing what a system should do, nothing about, say, how to get inside the power tilt to service it on the boat...rather its there but you have to read between the lines. Some Owners Maual type descriptiones would be more helpful.

I have owned and read countless technical/shop manuals over the years and this is hands-down the WORST of them all. The organization of subject matter is terrible. You don't know which chapter to look for what. The table of contents and index are of no use. The manual reads like a novel- in paragraph form. You'll find yourself reading through paragraphs of non-pertinent information to find a number your are looking for such as the specified ignition timing. The information in this book is also very incomplete at best. In fact, this book does not even list the maximum RPM range for the motors. One chapter refers the reader to Chapter 5 for maximum operating RPM range, but this information is nowhere to be found in Chapter 5, or anywhere else for that matter! There are plenty of other dissappointments such as reference to lousy black-and-white pictures to identify a single screw that's not even labeled. If you're looking for a book that reads like a supermarket pulp fiction novel that will give you very basic small engine 101 knowledge, this book might be for you. If you are looking for a manual you can actually use for technical reference, do not buy this book! You will be sorely dissappointed. Instead, try the book by Seloc.

I ordered this manual and received it in less than 10 days. I was very pleased with the service as usual.

There will be a few relevant pages that apply to your specific motor, but general maintenence procedures are included to answer those arcane issues.This will not be detailed enough for most procedures,or parts. There are better schematics by other sources.However, as a basic primer,it's an okay start manual.

This book is a good book, using it I was able to rebuild my lower unit, my starter, and redo the wiring harness. Finding information in the book is a little tricky, it's broken down by systems and model, and it covers a lot of models so you have to flip around a lot to find what you're looking for, but it's there. I would recommend it for anyone wanting to repair their old johnson, my 1979 35hp still runs great thanks to this book.

This manual proved to be a valuable tool in reconstructing a very old motor and gave multiple views for a greater perspective of the parts needed to be replaced. Excellent product.

The Evinrude Johnson Outboard Shop Manual: 2-40 Hp 1973-1990 is very helpful for anyone taking apart to repair an engine. It has sections of the manual dedicated to the electrical system, the fuel system, and too many sections to mention. One very helpful feature is that it tells the factory specified part numbers for spark plugs, lower unit oil, etc. The only improvement that I would suggest is that it be more specific in the models covered, and not so many different engines be covered in one manual.

I have a Johnson 1986 15hp motor. Purchased this book to give me an idea how to undergo normal service and impeller replacement etc. For this the information is basic, but I got there. It does contain some good information with regards to outboard motor service and use, but there are important parts missing here and there. The book isnt terribly well organized but does have exploded parts diamgrams for most engines and sections. There is also some outdated information, particularly in relation to spark plug gaps. It lists 0.040" for most plugs, but since the late 80's OMC has recommended 0.030" spark plug gaps for most of their engines. Use the book only as a guide. It is not a step-by-step, detailed guide to fixing everything on an outboard, but useful as a starter nonetheless for those not familiar with older Johnson/Evinrude outboards.