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Value of service manual w/e-tec?
Meridian	#1  Posted on 03/18/08 - 4:09 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 112 Comments: 0 Joined: 04/22/07	I trying to decide the value of the service manual for an e-tec 90. Other than changing the plugs and lower unit oil what else is there that is not computer controlled and requires a laptop w/software to manage?
Phil T	#2  Posted on 03/18/08 - 4:43 PM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 7043 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	Even if you plan to have it serviced professionally, it is good to know: electrical diagrams (fuses) lubrication points changing anodes torque ratings for various bolts etc. The more you know about your engine the better you will be. If you have an issue in the future, you may be able to troubleshoot it yourself. With familiarity of the engine you will be in a better position to do the smaller maintenance items. 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT
oliver1234	#3  Posted on 03/18/08 - 4:47 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 114 Comments: 0 Joined: 10/02/07	its a good thing to have, if you plan to keep the boat you should definitly get one
MW	#4  Posted on 03/18/08 - 5:20 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 1827 Comments: 10 Joined: 01/08/06	*water pump diagram, *min. octane rating for fuel to be used/ lube point info. (grease fitting locations are important). *Replacing thermostats, where sensor's are located. * How to properly fog and store engine for winter. Prop shaft care and maint *General care and maint.. How to manually release "Power tilt". mw
Doug V	#5  Posted on 03/18/08 - 8:02 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 340 Comments: 3 Joined: 09/21/05	Shop manuals are good to have on hand. A lot of the information you will probably not use, but it's there if you need it. I have the shop manual for my main engine. It is an old carbed 2 stroke Suzuki. I was able to find the shop manual on ebay for a reasonable price. I have the shop manual for my kicker also, but on CD (also purchased at ebay). I really like having shop manuals for machinery I own. Doug
CES	#6  Posted on 03/19/08 - 6:05 AM
Member Personal Page Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 2681 Comments: 7 Joined: 04/27/07	It's always good to KNOW your equipment. Cliff 1966 13' Sport with a 1993 40hp Yamaha 2 Smoker
egerrity	#7  Posted on 03/19/08 - 6:27 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 439 Comments: 2 Joined: 07/11/07	I would love to get a manual for my 1995 Mariner 90HP. Anyone have an idea where to get it? I have been watching ebay to no avail. Ed 1991 Montauk 17 - 2012 ETEC 90HP
PaulTarwater	#8  Posted on 03/19/08 - 8:48 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 140 Comments: 1 Joined: 08/25/07	Buy the manual. There are a lot of things the manual covers that will teach you how to troubleshoot and repair problems which you may not think you can right now. The new manuals deliver better instructions, exploded views and part #'s than their predecessors and the initial cost of the manual will more than pay for itself over the life of the engine just for replacing the impeller alone! Paul
Meridian	#9  Posted on 03/20/08 - 3:48 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 112 Comments: 0 Joined: 04/22/07	I'm Convinced