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dacanuck · 07-29-2003, 10:34 PM

Can anybody tell me how detailed the Chiton manuals for these are? I have a Haynes manual and I HATE it. Some sections are detailed, others tell you to take it to a dealer to have something done. No transmission specs, differential setup specs, but every carb code and spec you never wanted to know is in it!

mhorning · 07-29-2003, 11:16 PM

I bought the Haynes manual first. Thought it was a cheap way out. Your're right, it's worthless. The Chilton's manual is better. It will give you more information, but much of the info is generic for a certain number of years- 80-86 CK Trucks for example. I would recommend you check your local library and check out a copy before you buy it. I found one in ours. I finally decided to spend the 100 bucks and buy the official manual for my year truck. It was well worth the investment.

Mike H

dacanuck · 07-29-2003, 11:18 PM

Thanks for the tip, where'd you get the official manual, dealership??

mhorning · 07-29-2003, 11:29 PM

I got mine from www.chevyduty.com. For an 86 CK manual it ran about 100 dollars. It also comes with wiring diagrams.

lofat · 07-29-2003, 11:39 PM

i got my chiltons at kragen for $20.00

bagged81 · 07-30-2003, 07:02 AM

Chilton sucks and Haynes sucks. Look for a real deal GM manual. I just recieved mine last night from ebay. This is what I got...1981 CHEVROLET LIGHT TRUCK Service Manual . I just flipped through it, but it looks very thorough...it has to be though cause its official GM.

77bowtie · 07-30-2003, 06:46 PM

I've found 2 places to get Factory Service Manuals at. 1 Helm inc. 1-800-782-4356. 2 Faxon 1-800-458-2734. Both are fast.

07-29-2003, 10:34 PM	#1
dacanuck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 85	Chilton Can anybody tell me how detailed the Chiton manuals for these are? I have a Haynes manual and I HATE it. Some sections are detailed, others tell you to take it to a dealer to have something done. No transmission specs, differential setup specs, but every carb code and spec you never wanted to know is in it! __________________ 86 GMC C15 swb. 350/TH350, fully loaded, but wish I had overdrive!

07-29-2003, 11:16 PM	#2
mhorning Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Corning, NY Posts: 158	chilton I bought the Haynes manual first. Thought it was a cheap way out. Your're right, it's worthless. The Chilton's manual is better. It will give you more information, but much of the info is generic for a certain number of years- 80-86 CK Trucks for example. I would recommend you check your local library and check out a copy before you buy it. I found one in ours. I finally decided to spend the 100 bucks and buy the official manual for my year truck. It was well worth the investment. Mike H

07-29-2003, 11:18 PM	#3
dacanuck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 85	Thanks for the tip, where'd you get the official manual, dealership?? __________________ 86 GMC C15 swb. 350/TH350, fully loaded, but wish I had overdrive!

07-29-2003, 11:29 PM	#4
mhorning Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Corning, NY Posts: 158	Manual I got mine from www.chevyduty.com. For an 86 CK manual it ran about 100 dollars. It also comes with wiring diagrams.

07-29-2003, 11:39 PM	#5
lofat Rollin' Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Hayward, California Posts: 240	i got my chiltons at kragen for $20.00 __________________ :: 1977 C10 cheyenne :: :: 1973 new yorker brougham :: for sale - $1,500 lofat productions

07-30-2003, 07:02 AM	#6
bagged81 Signals in the bumper. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: East TN Posts: 856	Chilton sucks and Haynes sucks. Look for a real deal GM manual. I just recieved mine last night from ebay. This is what I got...1981 CHEVROLET LIGHT TRUCK Service Manual . I just flipped through it, but it looks very thorough...it has to be though cause its official GM. __________________ Jeff C. 1981 Chevrolet Silverado - Under major construction...again. link 1962 Chevrolet Impala 4D Sedan moredoorclassics.com 1936 Ford Pickup - Frame-off in progress link 1979 Chevrolet Camper Special Flatbed link

07-30-2003, 06:46 PM	#7
77bowtie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New Mexico. Of all places for an Island boy. Posts: 180	Chevy Service Manuals I've found 2 places to get Factory Service Manuals at. 1 Helm inc. 1-800-782-4356. 2 Faxon 1-800-458-2734. Both are fast.



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