Good Workshop Manual - recommendations?

[Route--66--]

Hi
Could anyone recommend a good workshop manual?
Is this any good;
http://www.virginiaclassicmustang.c...MUSTANG-COMET-FALCON-FAIRLANE-P3478C1120.aspx
Am looking for something that pretty much covers all mechanicals and would be enough to guide or at least help me through taking the engine out, strip down and rebuild, and re-installation.. things such as how I'd re-attach it to the bell housing / torque converter.. that kind of stuff..
Cheers!

 

[Invectivus]

That's the one I use, at least the 1967 version of it. It's the best I've personally found, the chilton's was garbage in my opinion.

 

[ludwig]

At 17 beans for the downloaded version, I don't think you can go wrong. That leaves enough for the Chiltons and you still haven't hit $50. (Even if the Chilton's is bunk, between the two, you probably get 99% of the straight dope. Now all you need are the dealer service bulletins from +/- 1965 to 1970.

 

[oldgrezmonke]

That appears to be a copy of the factory manual which has lots of useful information . Remember the following . #1 - The writers presumed experienced dealer shop mechanics so some minor information may be lacking . Of course most manuals presume at least some mechanical knowledge . #2 - The information will be in the U.S. dialect of English [from 1965 no less] ; some terms may have to be translated ; we say wrench - you say spanner , we say generator - you say dynamo , etc. . #3 - Also be aware some technical terms in common usage in 1965 have changed to some other word . If you've worked on cars as long as I have - you've adjusted ; if you're less experienced - it might cause a few stumbles .

 

[Route--66--]

Loving the translations
Thanks all!
I've decided to retire to late 1950's America, so the '65 lingo will be a great trainer for me !!
Great, thanks for replies.
Does it actually detail how to take the engine apart and have things like torque-wrench settings ???
(actually that's weird, we call that a torque 'wrench' rather than a torque spanner...anyhoo..) ..
From having my first car in the mid 80's I always enjoyed doing my own repairs so should be ok with something that presumes some knowledge.. but do need somthing that details how the engine goes together .. hope that's the case with this??
Cheers!!!

 

[oldgrezmonke]

The factory manuals have good coverage of specifications and procedures including some you might not try like setting up a differential . Some of the "special" tools mentioned are no longer available or very common . They do presume you know how to properly set a safety [axle] stand or clean a gasket surface . BTW '50s America spoke differently than '60s America so you will need a '50s dictionary - born in '50 so I know whereof I speak .

 

[ludwig]

BTW '50s America spoke differently than '60s America

He means "different TO ..."

If you get a modern torque spanner, it will have the increments in metric and inch increments. Your Chilton's or Hayes will have all that prior knowledge stuff. They usually show a complete teardown or give shop hints. What he means about them being useless is that they will at some point tell you that there are "no owner serviceable parts" someplace and you have to go to "a qualified technician".

The Hayes/Chilton will have torque specs. The Ford manuals will call out specialized tools that only the Ford dealer is supposed to have. You can get past these shortcomings.

 

[chad]

...some terms may have to be translated ... - Also be aware some technical terms in common usage in 1965 have changed to some other word...
So just check-in with the antique pro garage translators here (done it on the forums Down Under so you'll B easier!).
8^0
"4 score n two"

 

[woodbutcher]

:rolflmao: Hi OGM.I was born in1945,so I remember some of the `40`s slang to yak with.
God,what a bunch of old relics here. :rolflmao: :rolflmao: :rolflmao: :rolflmao:
Good luck.Have fun.Be safe.
Leo

 

[bubba22349]

If you can find a used copy 1965 to 70 of a Motors (brand) Manual they were quite good. You can also get a reprint of the org. Ford service manual too.

This place reprints all the other manuals too.
http://www.faxonautoliterature.com/1965 ... 10898.aspx

Some others

http://www.fordmanuals.com/estore/scrip ... roduct=177

http://www.gregsonline.com/eshop/Html/P ... -books.htm

 

[Route--66--]

Thanks guys
- Very weird coincidence today - Went up to Manchester today (from Birmingham) on the train with my mate to pick up his 1962 Belair that he'd been having some work done on) and in the guys workshop was a really nice red Falcon half restored.. this one actually;
http://www.classic-american.com/news/falcon-project-gets-paint
. although bodywork is all complete now and engine in and painted.. a 170ci ..
and while nosing around at it ... what was lying inside .. that EXACT original paper-based manual that I posted the link to at the top of this thread!!!
.. so got to have a bit of a scan through it to see what it was like ... seems ok so will order it I think !

Cheers again all!

 

[chad]

Another case of "there are no coincidences"...?
Good luck