Customer Reviews

Mercruiser Stern Drive Shop Manual 1964-1985 (Alsoincludes 1986-1987 Tr and Trs Models B740)

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This shop manual is very extensive in most of its information and instructions. The illustrations and photographs however leave a lot to be desired. The illustrations or drawings are difficult to follow because all lines are drawn the same and are all in black and white. The photographs all in black and white are difficult to use. Some are fuzzy or too small to be able to see small parts and details. The manual obviously has not been updated recently. In your search for the best shop manual I would recommend buying the one with the most recent updated edition. I purchased a Clymer manual based on reputation and price. It wasn't my best purchase.

Excellent book. I had everything to learn about this motor and the book was a great tool. I was able to figure out several mechanical and electrical problems because of the book.

As a cruising boater I purchased this so that I can do simple things myself and am better informed to tell a mechanic what I think is wrong or to understand what a mech is telling me....

The book has sufficient information for basic and intermediate service, however some of the illustrations and technical details are not as good as a factory Mercruiser service manual. Basic specifications are well organized (tabulated) and the wiring diagrams are pretty good. Basic techniques are covered however the manual would be better if alternative techniques are discussed. That is advanced stuff and would confuse people who are not as mechanically inclined.

If you know your stuff, this is a basic reference guide for specs and diagrams but that's about all. If you are unfamiliar with Mercruiser drives and engines, the book is fairly informative regarding disassembly, inspection, and repair.