Full-text / boolean searchable online NSX shop manual

[mikeh]

hey folks,

i was searching around this morning for some alignment info and found Marc's PDF version of the 1991 nsx shop manual in the faq section.

since it was also a slow day at work, i converted it to html and stuffed it into a full-text / boolean searchable database with a dumb little web gui around it. it's pretty basic, but it seems easier to me than fumbling around with a 60MB PDF file.

the url for it is nsx online shop manual , any comments are welcome and i hope some of you find it useful!

cheers,

-mike

 

[PHOEN$X]

Wow, awesome! Thanks!

 

[pt91]

Nice!
Thanks

 

[KGP]

Very nice

mikeh: Very nice, and thanks! Hopefully Lud will edit the FAQ's to include this URL.

 

[Ojas]

Mike, that is so cool!

Excellent work!

In case you’re interested, here’s a table-of-contents:
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<ul> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=1">General Information</a>, p.1<ul> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=2">Introduction</a>, p.2</li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=4">Chassis & Paint Codes</a>, p.4</li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=6">Label Locations</a>, p.6</li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=7">Lift & Support Points</a>, p.7</li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=10">Towing</a>, p.10</li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=11">Service Precautions</a>, p.11</li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=12">SRS</a>, p.12</li> </ul></li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=23">Specifications</a>, p.23<ul> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=24">Standards and Service Limits</a>, p.24</li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=36">Design Specifications</a>, p.36</li> </ul></li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=40">Maintenance</a>, p.40<ul> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=41">Lubrication Points</a>, p.41</li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=43">Maintenance Schedule</a>, p.43</li> <li><a>Do-It-Yourself</a><ul> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=155">Oil Change</a>, p.155</li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=170">Coolant Flush & Fill</a>, p.170</li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=697">Brake Bleeding</a>, p.697</li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=693">Change Brake Pads</a>, p.693</li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=128">Valve Job</a>, p.128</li> </ul></li> </ul></li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=45">Engine</a>, p.45<ul> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=45">Construction & Function</a>, p.45</li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=60">Removal / Installation</a>, p.60</li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=75">Cylinder Head / Valve Train</a>, p.75<ul> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=82">VTEC</a>, p.82</li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=95">Timing Belt</a>, p.95</li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=101">Crank / Cyl Sensor</a>, p.101</li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=102">Cylinder Head Removal</a>, p.102</li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=109">Rocker Arms & Shafts</a>, p.109</li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=112">Cams</a>, p.112</li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=114">Valves & Valve Seals</a>, p.114</li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=115">Cylinder Head Warpage</a>, p.115</li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=116">Valve Seat Reconditioning</a>, p.116</li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=117">Valve Movement</a>, p.117</li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=118">Valve Guide Replacement</a>, p.118</li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=120">Valve Springs & Valves</a>, p.120</li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=121">Re-Assembly/Installation</a>, p.121</li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=128">Valve Clearance Adjustment</a>, p.128</li> </ul></li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=131">Engine Block</a>, p.131<ul> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=133">Illustrated Index</a>, p.133</li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=136">Flywheel & Drive Plate</a>, p.136</li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=137">Rod & Main Bearings</a>, p.137</li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=139">Piston / Conn Rod Assy Removal</a>, p.139</li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=141">Crankshaft</a>, p.141</li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=142">Cylinder Block</a>, p.142</li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=144">Piston / Conn Rod Assy</a>, p.144</li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=145">Piston Rings</a>, p.145</li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=148">Oil Seal</a>, p.148</li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=148">Crankshaft Installation</a>, p.148</li> </ul></li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=152">Engine Lubrication</a>, p.152</li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=162">Intake Manifold / Exhaust</a>, p.162</li> </ul></li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=166">Cooling System</a>, p.166<ul> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=170">Coolant Flush & Fill</a>, p.170</li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=175">Water Pump</a>, p.175</li> </ul></li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=177">Fuel & Emissions</a>, p.177</li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=317">Transaxle</a>, p.317<ul> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=317">Clutch</a>, p.317</li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=338">Manual Transmission</a>, p.338</li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=389">Automatic Transmission</a>, p.389</li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=539">Differential</a>, p.539</li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=553">Driveshafts</a>, p.553</li> </ul></li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=570">Steering</a>, p.570</li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=646">Suspension</a>, p.646</li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=688">Brakes</a>, p.688</li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=760">TCS</a>, p.760<ul> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=769">Reading Trouble Codes</a>, p.769</li> </ul></li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=827">Body</a>, p.827</li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=889">Climate Control</a>, p.889</li> <li><a href="http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=987">Electrical</a>, p.987</li></ul>

 

[mikeh]

Thanks for the support guys.

Ojas, thank you!! I had been planning to sit down and do a table of contents today, but I'm working on another project and haven't had the time. This helps greatly! PM me your name/email and I'll add a credit/thankyou to the site.


PS: If anyone has a newer model and/or different shop manual, it's very easy for me to import it. I just need it in pdf, or some other common graphic/text format.

Cheers,

-mike

 

[rjp]

If anyone has manual for '95, I'd greatly appreciate one making it's way to him.

thanks, RJ

 

[rjp]

...is the manual for a '95 any different than this one for a '91?

 

[Shumdit]

Yes, the 95 would be a targa, so that would be one obvious difference. I am certain that there are multiple other changes from the years also. I would like to see a NA2 manual on there!

 

[MarkB]

Yes, the 95 would be a targa, so that would be one obvious difference. I am certain that there are multiple other changes from the years also. I would like to see a NA2 manual on there!

Did someone say NA2 manual? How about all years service electrical, and body manuals. Contact me.

 

[Chuck]

Wow, awesome! Thanks!

DITTO!

 

[Cairo94507]

MikeH & Ojas-
Thanks for the work. I went to the book and played around and found what I was looking for easily. Very cool of you.

 

[ALIENT]

This is AWESOME..

Thanks for the effort..

Can I ask what software you used to accomplish this?

 

[mikeh]

This is AWESOME..

Thanks for the effort..

Can I ask what software you used to accomplish this?

I used a unix command line program to convert the PDF into html.

Then wrote a little perl script to parse the html into the format I wanted and then include the background image of the pdf page (so the text would be rendered on top of the diagrams if they existed).

Next, I wrote a script that stuffed the html into a mysql full-text searchable table.

Then created a simple PHP gui front-end to that database, and used an old boolean-search API I used for another project to extend the search functionality.

Finally, I cut&pasted the Table of Contents Ojas created into the index page..and viola.


All told, it took me about 3 hours of work from the time I downloaded the PDF file from nsxprime until I posted the URL here.

-mike

 

[fkong777]

Wow That's nice. I hope that URL never becomes a dead link.