shop manual question

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shop manual question

March 08, 2012, 03:27:30 PM

So I just picked up some Ford shop manuals for my car on Ebay. I got:

powertrain/lubrication/maintenance manual
body manual
chassis/electrical manual
supplemental update

$40 total including shipping. Assuming they are complete and readable, that seemed pretty decent to me considering what some others are asking.

Anyway, I see there are some other books out there, like:

electrical and vacuum troubleshooting manual
rear wheel drive specification book
car & truck engine/emission facts book summary
powertrain control/emissions diagnosis service manual
etc.

Does anyone know more about these? Would any of the other books be worth picking up?

shop manual question

Reply #1 – March 08, 2012, 05:46:19 PM

Definitely get the EVTM book... worth every cent you pay

shop manual question

Reply #2 – March 08, 2012, 05:57:01 PM

Quote from: nbzimmer;383379

electrical and vacuum troubleshooting manual

You will want this EVTM. Wiring diagrams

Quote

powertrain control/emissions diagnosis service manual

You will want this.
Pictures and discriptions of all emissions related components. Ignition systems diagnostics. Self test running procedures and trouble shooting procedures for error codes.

shop manual question

Reply #3 – March 09, 2012, 10:08:45 AM

Thanks. I went ahead and got the EVTM and a cheap copy of the powertrain control/emissions diagnosis service manual. That one will probably be a bit on the advanced side for me, but it'll be good for me.

I'm a little surprised by how many different Ford publications are out there, like a 1987 wind noise and water leaks manual. I wonder if something like that has info not already included in the body manual. Wish I could flip through them first so I'd know better if they were worth blowing a few bucks on.

Also, one my purchases fell through (body manual, chassis/electrical manual, supplemental update). They had already sold them but accidentally relisted anyway. I repurchased the first two from someone else but that seller didn't have the supplemental update. Can anyone who already owns or has read the 1987 Ford shop manual supplemental update tell me if it is worth buying? Thanks again.