DIY workshop manual
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DIY workshop manual
I'd like to do more work at home on my 2005 F350 Super Duty but would like to follow a workshop manual when ever possible.
Can anyone recommend a good one that I can buy on line? I prefer hard copy to DVD or CD rom.
Thx.
Can anyone recommend a good one that I can buy on line? I prefer hard copy to DVD or CD rom.
Thx.
Fleet Mechanic
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I use the Motorcraft / Ford IDS but it's pricey, requires hardware purchase and the annual subscription costs keep jumping. Alternatively, for about $16 bucks a year (cheaper if you have multiple vehicles and they regularly offer % off) you can get ALLDATADIY.COM which is fairly comprehensive.
Token Redneck
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https://www.motorcraftservice.com/vd...&menuIndex1=18
You can purchase a one model/one year 3 day subscription for around $15, save the .pdfs, and you have the real service manual.
You can purchase a one model/one year 3 day subscription for around $15, save the .pdfs, and you have the real service manual.
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How difficult is it to copy the manual from Ford's website using this subscription? I have a laser printer so printing cost is not an issue. Always wondered about signing up short term and then copying the manual. Is it easy to print off?
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It's a lot of clicking, but it's not bad. It comes out in a lot of small files, so I think it would be better to save them first, then print them second, because there are a TON of sections and it could get out of order in a hurry. There's also a lot of cross referencing to pick up, ie a lot of sections for 4wd chassis refers to the RWD drive section. or some 6.8L sections refer to 5.4L, so don't skip out on sections because they don't seem to apply to you, get the whole thing.
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Thx guys but I can't help wondering if a hardcopy workshop manual is not available for general purchase?
In UK & Europe I can order the HAYNES workshop manual from just about book shop or via their on-line mail order shop.
Is there no other option than digital format? Seems daft to me but maybe thats the way the DIY mechanic route is going these days?
In UK & Europe I can order the HAYNES workshop manual from just about book shop or via their on-line mail order shop.
Is there no other option than digital format? Seems daft to me but maybe thats the way the DIY mechanic route is going these days?
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You can get a hardcopy manual from Service Manuals, Owner Manuals, Wiring Diagrams, Service Bulletins - Helm Incorporated
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If you are doing something simple like a brake job or a tune up, you might get by with a Haynes manual, but if you are going to do serious work and/or you keep your vehicle for a long time, I recommend the "Factory" manuals from Helm. I also have a lot of the MOTOR manuals from years past. If you are just wanting good information to do one job on one vehicle, then the 1 or 3 day subscription from Motorcraft, Mitchell online, or AllData may be the best investment.
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https://www.motorcraftservice.com/vd...&menuIndex1=18
You can purchase a one model/one year 3 day subscription for around $15, save the .pdfs, and you have the real service manual.
You can purchase a one model/one year 3 day subscription for around $15, save the .pdfs, and you have the real service manual.
As a Ford stock holder I am outraged that you use this $10.95/72-hour "work-around" (just kidding)............great idea if you don't have to service multiple vehicles and customers (like me)...............
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