Classic AquaSport

Aquasport Mechanicals - things that need a wrench, screwdriver or multimeter => Engines & engine woes => Topic started by: Hardwater on April 14, 2008, 12:18:30 AM

Title: 1988 2.4L Mercury 200hp - which manual?
Post by: Hardwater on April 14, 2008, 12:18:30 AM: It looks like the motor will be going in the shop the end of this week to be checked out - the last step in closing the deal. Assuming the best, one of the first buys will be a maintenance/repair manual.

I've had manuals for different motors from Clymer and Seloc in the past - each seemed to have their strong points and weak points. Anyone have experience with either/both of these manuals (or some other source) for this specific motor - any recommendation? Or is it best to just bite the bullet and buy the Mercury shop manual?

Thanks - Dave.
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Post by: RickK on April 14, 2008, 05:49:47 AM: If you want the best - buy the merc manual. At least it was written by the factory. The Clymers I have leave just the stuff you really need OUT.
Title: Manuals
Post by: GoneFission on April 14, 2008, 09:05:18 AM: I am a fan of the Seloc manuals. In fact, some factory manuals are actually prepared and printed by Seloc.

The problem with some factory manuals is they require/expect you to have the factory special tools and equipment. If you're not a dealer, you usually do not have these things. The Seloc manuals provide alternatives or workarounds to allow you to do the work normal tools and equipment.

I have the Seloc manual for my Mercury Black Max (Seloc Mercury Outboard Volume III, 1965-1991 6 Cylinder) and find the "Special Words" and "Very Important Words" and troubleshooting sections to be especially helpful.

Check out eBay for good deals on Manuals:
http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dl ... category0= (http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=mercury+seloc+manual&category0=)

Good luck; see ya on the water!
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Post by: Hardwater on April 27, 2008, 12:13:55 PM: Looking at manuals from our earlier boats, there are 2 Clymers for I/Os and 2 Selocs for outboards – don’t know why it worked out that way but it didn’t give me a chance to compare apples to apples.

There’s a lot of routine maintenance to do on this one (oil lines, fuel lines, fuel pump and filter, thermostat, etc.) just so there’s a known starting point. Really don’t need a factory manual for that stuff I suppose – so another Seloc in the library. If it comes down to it, the factory manual is always an option.

Thanks guys.