Preffered Repair Manual

[Brando]

Howdy y'all,

I just picked up this repair manual here:



http://www.ebay.com/itm/22121495291...2648&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT#ht_1854wt_1026

However,

I feel like this manual leaves a little to be desired. Mostly that it's for various models of the same year, not just my Sattie. And the diagrams can be a little vague at times. I've used the "Chilton" brand before and it seemed a little more detailed.

So, what manual do you use or prefer? Thanks!

 

[69a100]

It may for you, but for me it has so much more /6 info that it puts my van FSM to shame. All that you will need to know for your car is in that book, just learn what works for you in there.

 

[Cranky]

I've used the Motor's manuals and like them but also like to have the factory FSM's. I have Chiltons too but I go to the others first.

 

[mopar 3 B]

FSM will be the first one I pickup. Would be really nice to have the dealer service bulletins to go with it as they have lots more information in them.

 

[Dako]

I have that same book. While there could be some more detail, it is what they provided the dealer technicians in 1966. They tended to make assumptions that there were just 'some things' a mechanic already knew. As a retired jet engine mechanic in the Navy, I can say NO Manual compares to what the militray requires to go into one. That and the fact that they continue to update and/ or re-write their manuals, making them even better, until a particular model aircraft is no longer being used. Auto service manuals were not done this way. Still, what you have is a very good book. Anything you find missing or not well explained...just ask on this sight.

 

[Brando]

Thanks everyone one for the feedback. Very much appreciated. After reading some comments, Ive re-read more of the manual I have and maybe it isn't as bad as I thought it was. I'll just have to man up and ask questions here where needed.

I have that same book. While there could be some more detail, it is what they provided the dealer technicians in 1966. They tended to make assumptions that there were just 'some things' a mechanic already knew. As a retired jet engine mechanic in the Navy, I can say NO Manual compares to what the militray requires to go into one. That and the fact that they continue to update and/ or re-write their manuals, making them even better, until a particular model aircraft is no longer being used. Auto service manuals were not done this way. Still, what you have is a very good book. Anything you find missing or not well explained...just ask on this sight.

I wasnt expecting a field service manual lol!