With so many different manuals out there - I was wondering what some of you guys thought was the best one (Haynes, Chilton, etc). I wouldn't call myself a mechanic - but if I have pictures/instructions I can usually complete most projects myself.

Any advice would be appreciated.

 

I'm usually happy with the Haynes manual, but if that fails than usually I can find the answer here or on another site.

 

I only use haynes if I need a torque value real quick. For things like pinion depth and diagnosing problems, I have a detriot iron CD that has the original shop manual on it.

 

Thanks for the reply - I'll check that out.

 

I much prefer the factory Ford shop manuals, mine is a five volume set, six if you count the emission system volume.
You should also consider getting a copy of the Ford parts catalog. This is a two volume set that's available on CD from HiPo Parts Garage.
I actually use the catalog more than the shop manuals. The catalog has exploded diagrams of all the parts and assemblies and comes in real handy.

 

I agree on the ford factory manuals. Way more complete than any other if you can find one anymore. If you can't, I guess haynes or chilton. I have the truck manual and the engine manual and the automatic transmission manual. The first tranny i built I did by the Haynes ford automatic transmission manual.

 

That is like gold! I've been searching for schematics and such for awhile now. Thanks for posting that tid bit.

 

x4 on the factory manuals.
Nothing better.