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Topic: How about tech manuals?
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 4777
From: Phoenix, Arizona
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 10-29-2002 09:50 PM
 
Chiltons and Hayes are ok I guess  , but I've got one of those Ford tech manuals (reprint) covering 1965 Mustang, Falcon, Fairlane, and Comet. They are year-specific, choc full of very detailed manufacturer's info. A bit priceier than your garden-variety shop manuals ($50), but worth the investment  ------------------
1965 GT coupe, 333ci aluminum headed/solid cammed stroker, four speed, all Blue Oval, no blue bottle... steer it with your right foot http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/V8Thumper.html [This message has been edited by V8 Thumper (edited 10-29-2002).]
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 22791
From: Reno Nv M&M #1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 10-30-2002 01:58 AM
I'll 2nd that Todd,the shop manual is well worth it.SCOOP ------------------
2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-30-2002 12:24 PM
Yeah, Chiltons and Haynes both blow. I have them both. I'm always finding mistakes. I bought a Haynes manual for Pam's Probe and when I used it when changing her timing belt it was obvious they had never done that job before.  There is NO sustitute for the Ford factory shop manuals, period. The Osborn assembly manuals are a good suppliment to the shop manuals. I often use them to get another perspective of whatever I'm working on. I like to see what's inside something BEFORE I take it apart. I never hurt parts that way. ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 4777
From: Phoenix, Arizona
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 10-30-2002 06:07 PM
quote:
Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere:
I never hurt parts that way.
Yup, I just hurt my knuckles instead   
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Dave Gibson
Moderator Posts: 10769
From: Norfolk, Virginia, USA M&M#166 MCA#47921
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 10-30-2002 09:31 PM
quote:
Originally posted by V8 Thumper:
Yup, I just hurt my knuckles instead
That is why there is "Break Free".  I always pre-soak bolts and nuts prior to removing them. It's a little easier on the knuckles. Dave & Terri ------------------
Poison Ivy (Dave's)
'65 Fastback Modified 289 4V, C-4, dual exhaust, styled steel wheels, rally pac, A/C
'02 Explorer XLT, Black, 3.73:1 limited slip, class III tow package!
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-16-2002 05:20 PM
Here's another example why Haynes blow. I look up in the Probe manual for exterior lighting in the electrical systems section. It says section 12-9. It's actually in 12-13. {this manual has done this to me many times} I wanted to know the bulb size for Pam's fog lights. Not only do they not have bulb sizes, but according to this manual Pam's car doesn't have fog lights. {factory option} The section for headlight replacement says to turn the lights on then disconnect the battery to leave them up. {retracting headlights} I guess they don't know about the switch that is made for that very reason.
I should have bought the factory manual. ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150 Be sure to remember our sponsors, Mustangs Plus, NPD, and Osborn Reproductions.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-28-2002 04:12 PM
I normally don't like Chilton books, but I bought a bunch of manuals on ebay and one that was in the pile was a Chilton Mustang repair and tune up guide copyright date of 1966 and the detail in that is amazing! The engine section has specs you won't even find in a Ford service manual! {bearing shell thicknesses for red and blue bearings, for example} The book itself is pretty beat up, but it's a keeper!I guess Chilton did USED to make good books. ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150 Be sure to remember our sponsors, Mustangs Plus, NPD, and Osborn Reproductions.
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