Manuals on CD

Jolly Green · February 13th, 2008, 12:01 PM

Does anyone have the manuals on CD? They worth it? Are the wiring diagrams in color? I have a 68 Olds 442

Oldsguy · February 13th, 2008, 12:08 PM

I work on Motorola two way equipment. For years they have printed and produced Maintenance Manuals with schematics but recently they are provided the manuals on-line (same as on a cd) and I do not like working with them. I prefer having a printed page to work on, especially when reading a schematic (which would apply for our cars when looking at wiring, hydraulic drawings, etc). Just my opinion, I wouldn't use one as much as a printed one.

Jolly Green · February 13th, 2008, 12:32 PM

Does anyone know where I can find a color copy then? I'm like you, I hate reading off of computers and prefer a printout but I figure if it comes down to it, I can print the page myself. I'm trying to track down a color copy of the printed manuals if you know where one is. I may just have to go to Kinko's with the CD haha.

2blu442 · February 13th, 2008, 07:01 PM

Jolly
Have you looked at a 1968 Oldsmobile Chassis Service Manual? They have color schematics of the wiring plus a whole lotta other good information. You can pick them up on ebay with the low price of about $25 and a high price of like $79, depending on if you buy one from a private party or a business. I've been slowly picking up one for each year of car I have and believe they're worth their weight in gold! John

ozoneblue · February 13th, 2008, 07:25 PM

I agree with Dan At least the book will be right where you left it Under your Hood or work bench ,No up dates (unless in pencil ) By you,No Logging in ,Passwords or annoying pop ups ,Unless its your buddy walking in the door Who's brothers best friends dogs owner had one just like it & they can tell you all the repair procuders.I use alot on line & CD but I prefer the OLDSKOOL books too.

Jolly Green · February 14th, 2008, 07:12 PM

What's the difference between the chassis Service Manual and the Shop Service Manual? should I just get every manual I can find? I want to buy what actually works.
I have an electrical gremlin in the engine bay and a ton of wires to clean up. Plus I'm adding a Tach and replacing the fuel sender wire.

2blu442 · February 14th, 2008, 09:19 PM

Hey Jolly
I'm guessing they're the same, attached is a link to an ebay auction for a 1966. You'll see on the front cover it's called a Chassis Service Manual, and the auction describes what's in it. I can show you the 1968 I have when your in this part of the country. I've also got a body manual, but I don't use it very often. The Chassis one should be your first purchase, then see what it lacks and look for a reference with that info. John

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1966-...em320216246121

February 13th, 2008, 12:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jolly Green Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 152	Manuals on CD Does anyone have the manuals on CD? They worth it? Are the wiring diagrams in color? I have a 68 Olds 442

February 13th, 2008, 12:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,360	I work on Motorola two way equipment. For years they have printed and produced Maintenance Manuals with schematics but recently they are provided the manuals on-line (same as on a cd) and I do not like working with them. I prefer having a printed page to work on, especially when reading a schematic (which would apply for our cars when looking at wiring, hydraulic drawings, etc). Just my opinion, I wouldn't use one as much as a printed one. __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

February 13th, 2008, 07:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
2blu442 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 2,259	Jolly Have you looked at a 1968 Oldsmobile Chassis Service Manual? They have color schematics of the wiring plus a whole lotta other good information. You can pick them up on ebay with the low price of about $25 and a high price of like $79, depending on if you buy one from a private party or a business. I've been slowly picking up one for each year of car I have and believe they're worth their weight in gold! John __________________ 1964 Cutlass Factory 4spd 1965 442 4spd 1967 442 Auto 1967 Cutlass Convertible 1967 Cutlass four door daily driver 1968 442 Auto 1969 442 W30 Auto 1970 442 4spd 1971 Cutlass Flat Top Wagon 1973 Che*vy 3/4 Ton 454/TH400 Tow Vehicle Only the tow vehicle is finished!

February 14th, 2008, 09:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
2blu442 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 2,259	Hey Jolly I'm guessing they're the same, attached is a link to an ebay auction for a 1966. You'll see on the front cover it's called a Chassis Service Manual, and the auction describes what's in it. I can show you the 1968 I have when your in this part of the country. I've also got a body manual, but I don't use it very often. The Chassis one should be your first purchase, then see what it lacks and look for a reference with that info. John http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1966-...em320216246121 __________________ 1964 Cutlass Factory 4spd 1965 442 4spd 1967 442 Auto 1967 Cutlass Convertible 1967 Cutlass four door daily driver 1968 442 Auto 1969 442 W30 Auto 1970 442 4spd 1971 Cutlass Flat Top Wagon 1973 Che*vy 3/4 Ton 454/TH400 Tow Vehicle Only the tow vehicle is finished!

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February 13th, 2008, 12:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jolly Green Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 152	Does anyone know where I can find a color copy then? I'm like you, I hate reading off of computers and prefer a printout but I figure if it comes down to it, I can print the page myself. I'm trying to track down a color copy of the printed manuals if you know where one is. I may just have to go to Kinko's with the CD haha.

February 13th, 2008, 07:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
ozoneblue Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 503	I agree with Dan At least the book will be right where you left it Under your Hood or work bench ,No up dates (unless in pencil ) By you,No Logging in ,Passwords or annoying pop ups ,Unless its your buddy walking in the door Who's brothers best friends dogs owner had one just like it & they can tell you all the repair procuders.I use alot on line & CD but I prefer the OLDSKOOL books too.

February 14th, 2008, 07:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jolly Green Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 152	What's the difference between the chassis Service Manual and the Shop Service Manual? should I just get every manual I can find? I want to buy what actually works. I have an electrical gremlin in the engine bay and a ton of wires to clean up. Plus I'm adding a Tach and replacing the fuel sender wire.

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