As an automotive diy'er I have been using Haynes automotive repair manuals for years. I have a collection of about ten of them. I also have a very old Chiltons Manual for American cars from 1971 to 1978, but not pickups. Look how thick that thing is. Haynes appears to be slowing down their print version of automotive repair manuals and apparently going to you tube videos, at least according to the guy in the video I will post below. If they do quit the print, that will indeed be the end of an era.
I mean, how will the kids of today experience the thrill of searching for the specification for that all important point gap setting, or the correct spark plug gap, or the correct spark plug for that matter.
These manuals had everything you needed. If you couldn't find it in these books, you probably didn't need it unless you were a professional auto mechanic.
I remember thumbing through this thing on many occasions. Wiping the grease off my hands first because I didn't want to smudge the pages.
Ah well, all good things come to an end I guess. Just look at the former United States.
Well, Crap,, I was disappointed last time I went looking for one.
ReplyDeleteAnd wound up watching YouTube, but I'd rather have a book.
You tube is a great automotive repair resource. But I do like the feel of the book.
DeleteI have used them for decades myself.
ReplyDeleteTry to find the firing order on a newer engine without one sometime.
Yep. I have difficulty using my phone to find things like that. I can do okay on the computer for that, but with the book right there it is just so much simpler.
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