|
I just got the new IPD catalog for 200/700/900s (47th Edition), and they've changed the format. I'm not sure I like the presentation or not, but what surprised and disappointed me is that they've done away with many of the helpful "exploded parts" diagrams!
For example, the first of the things that immediately struck me are that the torque rod & panhard rod diagram on the top of pg 13 of the 46th edition is left out of the new 47th. Likewise, the bushings illustrations for 200s (on pg 15) and for 700/900s (on pg 17) of last year's edition is likewise gone from the new edition. I'll miss them.
Not all are gone, however -- they've kept the relay location and flame trap configuration sketches.
A few of the "Tech Tip" sidebars are also gone, but happily many have been retained.
I haven't had time (it just arrived this afternoon) to do a thorough census of what's gone and what's not, though.
In all, I just want to suggest that you don't just reflexively toss your old catalog in the trash (to make room on your bookshelf?) as soon as this newest one arrives in the mailbox -- you may want to hold on to that worn 46th edition at least until you're sure you can get along without it.
Regards to all.
|
