On Sun, 15 Mar 2009 19:20:43 -0400, Wayne.B
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On Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:36:42 -0600, Vic Smith
wrote:

Actually, you can also order them direct from Mercury online.

http://www.mercurypartsexpress.com/us/

I get ERROR - ACCESS DENIED. I bookmarked it, and will try again later.

Hey, I get access denied too.
Maybe because I'm not a dealer.

There's something odd going on because I can get into it OK and I'm
definitely not a dealer. :-)

I get the 'access denied' when I try to click on the 'outboards'
section of the manuals and books page. No problem getting as far as
that though.
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SteveB wrote:

I think I may have messed up. This is the book I ordered. Below it
is the 90-# that was suggested to me to buy. Did I get the wrong
book, or just not the best book?

The only place you can order the proper OEM service manual, to my
knowledge, is from a Mercury dealer.



Actually, you can also order them direct from Mercury online.

http://www.mercurypartsexpress.com/us/

I get ERROR - ACCESS DENIED. I bookmarked it, and will try again later.


Yeah, I'm getting that as well. It's been a while, but I've definitely
ordered Mercruiser owner's manuals as well as the real deal service shop
manuals for my stern drives and engines over the years. I remember the
last time there was some ambiguity regarding which manuals for my serial
numbers, so I called Mercruiser and we completed the transaction over the
phone. Everything showed up in a white box at my doorstep a few days
later.

I guess now I understand why the prices are all over the map. The one I
sent for was $29, and from the factory, they are around $70. This one said
"official mercury", so I'll take a look, but believe for that price, I will
be sending it back "not as advertised." I bought it on Amazon with a CC.

Steve

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SteveB wrote:

I think I may have messed up. This is the book I ordered. Below it
is the 90-# that was suggested to me to buy. Did I get the wrong
book, or just not the best book?

The only place you can order the proper OEM service manual, to my
knowledge, is from a Mercury dealer.



Actually, you can also order them direct from Mercury online.

http://www.mercurypartsexpress.com/us/

I get ERROR - ACCESS DENIED. I bookmarked it, and will try again later.


Yeah, I'm getting that as well. It's been a while, but I've definitely
ordered Mercruiser owner's manuals as well as the real deal service shop
manuals for my stern drives and engines over the years. I remember the
last time there was some ambiguity regarding which manuals for my serial
numbers, so I called Mercruiser and we completed the transaction over the
phone. Everything showed up in a white box at my doorstep a few days
later.


I just tried the link for kicks. Worked fine. No "Access Denied".

Eisboch

I live in Utah, and they have funny laws and energy vortices regarding
working on Sundays. But they DID change the liquor laws the other day,
taking effect on July 1. It will clear up some of the archaic procedures
regarding bars around here, but not a lot. Just gets rid of the private
club thing. The state still owns the liquor stores, and they look down on
drinking, so charge high prices. They don't like drinking, but they don't
mind the high tax revenue. You can't hardly buy real beer. Just watered
down beer.

Steve

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I just tried the link for kicks. Worked fine. No "Access Denied".

Eisboch

Just tried it again. That's "Access Denied!" Notice the exclamation mark.

Steve

Wayne.B wrote:
On Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:36:42 -0600, Vic Smith
wrote:

Actually, you can also order them direct from Mercury online.

http://www.mercurypartsexpress.com/us/
I get ERROR - ACCESS DENIED. I bookmarked it, and will try again later.

Hey, I get access denied too.
Maybe because I'm not a dealer.

There's something odd going on because I can get into it OK and I'm
definitely not a dealer. :-)





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On Sun, 15 Mar 2009 19:20:43 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:36:42 -0600, Vic Smith
wrote:

Actually, you can also order them direct from Mercury online.

http://www.mercurypartsexpress.com/us/

I get ERROR - ACCESS DENIED. I bookmarked it, and will try again later.

Hey, I get access denied too.
Maybe because I'm not a dealer.

There's something odd going on because I can get into it OK and I'm
definitely not a dealer. :-)

I get right in. No problem.

Checked my order, and it was a "Mercury Outboard Shop Manual 3.5-40hp
1972-1989 (Includes Electric Motors) I was suspicious of the shipping fee
of $3.99, as any book that covered that many motors would weigh about 16#.
So, it has to be just a short section on each motor. I cancelled my order.

Will get back to investigating this. It's just that I've seen OEM manuals
from $71 to $86! Maybe I can get a used one on ebay.

Advice? Clues?

Steve

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SteveB wrote:

I think I may have messed up. This is the book I ordered. Below it
is the 90-# that was suggested to me to buy. Did I get the wrong
book, or just not the best book?

The only place you can order the proper OEM service manual, to my
knowledge, is from a Mercury dealer.



Actually, you can also order them direct from Mercury online.

http://www.mercurypartsexpress.com/us/

I get ERROR - ACCESS DENIED. I bookmarked it, and will try again later.


Yeah, I'm getting that as well. It's been a while, but I've definitely
ordered Mercruiser owner's manuals as well as the real deal service shop
manuals for my stern drives and engines over the years. I remember the
last time there was some ambiguity regarding which manuals for my serial
numbers, so I called Mercruiser and we completed the transaction over the
phone. Everything showed up in a white box at my doorstep a few days
later.


I just tried the link for kicks. Worked fine. No "Access Denied".


You didn't drill deep enough. After clicking "Manuals and How Tos", then
oh, say "Sterndrive/Inboard", then "Gas Engines", you will then get the
message. It's like deciding exactly what you want for dinner on the menu
after much thought, only to be told by the waiter that they're out of that
selection this evening. Bummer.

However, me thinks that was a bogus selection anyway. Here's the real deal.
This goes to Mercury Publications, where I remember ordering my manuals.

https://appcenter.mercurymarine.com/litreq/

RG

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SteveB wrote:

I think I may have messed up. This is the book I ordered. Below it is
the 90-# that was suggested to me to buy. Did I get the wrong book, or
just not the best book?

The only place you can order the proper OEM service manual, to my
knowledge, is from a Mercury dealer.



Actually, you can also order them direct from Mercury online.

http://www.mercurypartsexpress.com/us/

I get ERROR - ACCESS DENIED. I bookmarked it, and will try again later.


Me too. Go here instead. I gave you a bum steer.

https://appcenter.mercurymarine.com/litreq/

"SteveB" wrote in message
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Checked my order, and it was a "Mercury Outboard Shop Manual 3.5-40hp
1972-1989 (Includes Electric Motors) I was suspicious of the shipping fee
of $3.99, as any book that covered that many motors would weigh about 16#.
So, it has to be just a short section on each motor. I cancelled my
order.

Will get back to investigating this. It's just that I've seen OEM manuals
from $71 to $86! Maybe I can get a used one on ebay.

Advice? Clues?


It's a boat, dude. Anytime you can accomplish anything for less than a
C-note, drop to your knees and thank whatever God you pray to.