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Old Outboard Motor Service Manual: Covers Motors Below 30 Horsepower (Old Outboard Motor Service Manual)

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If you have a motor made before 1955 I would pass on this book,so far I have found NO INFORMATION for motors made prior to this date.

I could kick myself. I gave away a 1958 Evinrude just before I read this book. Now I'm sure I could have fixed it myself - probably in short order. I've had little exposure to working on anything mechanical, but this book is very clear and simple.
Max takes you step by step through exactly what he would do if he bought an older used outboard to evaluate it and set it up to run forever. That was exactly what I always wished I could have in print.
One reviewer has complained that it doesn't cover pre-1955 motors well and that is correct. Max basically recommends against buying an earlier motor, so spends no time on them. The motors covered here are mid-50's through early/mid 70's.

Besides providing valuable insormation about specific brands of motors, this manual explains how to service most old motors. With the help of this book, I was able to get two old (1946-1947) motors running almost as good as new.

Pretty sure it never said the years the book covers only that its for motors under 30 hp before 1969..I purchased because I have a 1957 and 1954 motor but the book only covers motors under 30 hp from 1969 back to 1955.Therefore its only good knowledge for my 1957 Evinrude.. I'd be lying if I said I was completely satisfied and not disappointed!

This manual is better than expected. I am a student at B.S.U. and am studying old outbord repair and technology. This manual has been a great help to me. Thank you for a great product. The book also arrived in perfect shape and earlier than expected, Thanks again. I would do business with you again anytime, and I probably will! Bruce