Shop Manual
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From: Marysville, WA
Shop Manual
Hey guys,
What kind of shop manuals are you guys using? I'm in a 54 F-100. I've seen a couple different ones out there, on different web sites. Just wanting to know if there is one in particular I should look for, or, maybe more importantly, one to stay away from. I'm looking for one that will show/tell me how to take everything apart and put it back together. Thanks.
What kind of shop manuals are you guys using? I'm in a 54 F-100. I've seen a couple different ones out there, on different web sites. Just wanting to know if there is one in particular I should look for, or, maybe more importantly, one to stay away from. I'm looking for one that will show/tell me how to take everything apart and put it back together. Thanks.
See A Man About A Horse
Joined: Apr 2003
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From: Mariposa, Ca.
Jw,I have three original manuals and a reprint.Though all the original ones were in good shape when I got them,the glue on the bindings is in the neighborhood of 50 years old,and the splines began cracking. Now all three have loose pages.I'd get a reprint.
Hotshot
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Burbank, WA
The best manual will always be the factory service manual. They aren't perfect, as no manual will tell you how to take everything apart and put it back together again, but it'll be as close as you can get. Get the right reprint for your year truck and it'll be the best $35 you'll ever spend on your truck. For the rest, you'll have to rely on a little common sense, and the help of a good forum. ;-)
Lead Driver
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Jefferson City, MO
I just got my 1948-56 Master Parts and accessories catalog on disk in the mail yesterday.
That $20 is well worth it. Lots of exploded diagrams with part numbers.
You can get it at 1948-56 Ford Truck Master Parts Catalog CD - HiPo Parts Garage
Thanks to you guys on the forum here who suggested this. Very cool.
That $20 is well worth it. Lots of exploded diagrams with part numbers.
You can get it at 1948-56 Ford Truck Master Parts Catalog CD - HiPo Parts Garage
Thanks to you guys on the forum here who suggested this. Very cool.
