CHILTON, HAYNES, OR SOMETHING ELSE???

[87BrnRsd]

I have an 87 K5, and am finally going to get around to buying a repair manual for it. I usually just look at my brothers haynes manual, but have decided to get my own since I have my own truck now. My question is, which one should I get? Which one has better information, and easier instruction, the haynes or the chilton's? Also, where could I find a factory service manual? Thanks
-Harrison

 

[alec78]

Factory is the only way to go!!!

HELM

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[87BrnRsd]

Where do I get a factory service manual? I clicked on that link you had, and they only had the owners manual that would come in your glove-box, but noting else.
-Harrison

 

[70~K5]

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Where do I get a factory service manual? I clicked on that link you had, and they only had the owners manual that would come in your glove-box, but noting else.
-Harrison

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I bought mine from my local chevy dealer. They are year specific but a '77 will have most the earlier stuff and the D60 1 ton stuff too.

 

[alec78]

If it doesn't list it, then susposedly they are currently out of stock. I don't put much weight in that though. Call them and ask. My 78 was not listed but I called and they had it.

Another (slow) source is Ebay.

 

[Rix_Gotta_Blazer]

due to my last encounter with the Chilton's, i highly recommend getting the factory manual. Haynes and Chiltons are nothing compared to factory. i tried to decode my VIN, and the dang-o Chiltons steered me wrong.

 

[87BrnRsd]

I called helm manuals, and they said that they no longer make those manuals, and they gave me numbers to 2 places that had them. I called one and they wanted like $100 for it. $100 is way over my head since I am only a high school student! Is this how much ya'll bought yours for? And, is there anywhere I can find them cheaper? Thanks.
-Harrison

 

[Smitty]

I picked up the factory parts and service books from Ebay. Think I paid $30 for the set in real good condition. I like the factory books but like to cross reference with Haynes or Chiltons since they might have a different idea on taking something apart. I'm always looking for the easy way to get the job done.

Smitty