RE: Bentley for the V8??

["Buchholz, Steven" <Steven.Buchholz@kla-tencor.com>]

> I just purchased (last week) a V8 which is in mint condition, so I have
> yet to
> require the services of a Bentley manual.  But then again, you never know
> when
> you might.  I looked around a couple of the web sites and have been unable
> to
> locate a Bentley that covers the V8.  Is this true?  If any of you can
> assist
> me in locating a Bentley or suitable alternative I would be very grateful.
> 
... paper copies are available from listmembers, but you can also get a
fiche copy from Dyment distribution for a pretty reasonable cost.  My
recollection was that cost with shipping was less than US$35.  If you don't
have a fiche reader (small format fiche) they are available from surplus
equipment resellers.  I got one that was rebuilt for less than $100 ... you
can probably get one at a scrap surplus place for much less than that.  

It is true that paper would be preferrable to the fiche, but fiche is a
whole bunch cheaper.  Many libraries have fiche printers that you can use
selectively to get paper copies of the pages you need.  One thing that the
fiche does not include is the wiring diagrams.  

Here is the detailed information that Scott Mocky provided to me some time
ago ... Thanks Scott!

		The fiche part number is W42-544-190-F1-11 for the V8
service manual.

		Last time I checked, Dyment still had this fiche set for
~$30, give them
		a call 1-800-544-8021

The thing that is nice about getting a hold of Dyment is that they are the
people you can call to get copies of service bulletins as well.  I think you
can get a complete copy of the TSBs on microfiche for something like $15 ...
and I'm pretty sure they'll send you the current list for free ...

Steve Buchholz
San Jose, CA (USA)