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Is There A Good V-8 Book On Repairs?
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mdurhan |
09-10-2012 @ 2:25 PM
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I am much obliged to each of you for your help. What a great website and forum. Mike
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chas34 |
09-10-2012 @ 5:34 AM
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Sorry for the confusion I created ... I searched the online C&G site for my application, a '34 Ford, and it wouldn't show the V-222 (for the later applications) ... The V-224 is what I am seeking while this forum is dealing with a newer range which would fit its application ... Thank you for your comments ... I think the found manual is the one I need... The forum itself did answer a lot of questions for me.
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supereal |
09-09-2012 @ 10:19 AM
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It's there. On page 18 of their catalog under "service manual", Item #V-222. 475 pages. It is also available as CD-39-48, on disc. That form has the advantage of being able to be printed, page by page, to take into the garage and not be covered with greasy handprints. I suspect that is the wave of the future. All of our current shop manuals now come to us in that form.
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chas34 |
09-09-2012 @ 9:20 AM
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Checked C&G for manual (Canadian) their part # V-222 and didn't find one with that designation ... did find a V-224 ... is that the one?
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supereal |
07-18-2012 @ 8:59 AM
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Also valuable books include the "green bible", the parts manual for Ford 32-47. The "exploded view" drawings are very instructive. The collected Ford service bulletins are also recommended, as they address many of the usual problems and their cures. Ford elected to publish these "bulletins" instead of manuals. I well recall attending many "service meetings" conducted by Ford field people. They were often boring, but at least refreshments were usually provided.
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ford38v8 |
07-17-2012 @ 6:20 PM
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Dan, the book you reference, "Early Ford V8 Cars and Trucks" by Victor Page has been reproduced and updated. My copy is "Early V8 Ford Service Manual" published by Floyd Clymer. You'll recognize it by the red cover and pictures of a '32 Roadster and a '50 Tudor. In my opinion, I always found the MoToRs Manual to be immediately useful, while the Page/Clymer to be more theoretical in nature.
Alan
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Stroker |
07-17-2012 @ 4:49 PM
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As a young automotive nut growing up in the early 50's surrounded by, and responsible for lots-O-early Ford cars, trucks and equipment, our "bible" was: Early Ford V8 Cars and Trucks by the late Victor Page'(I think that is pronounced PA-JAY). This thick, hardbound book was our primary reference. Early Motors Manuals were our specification reference. Just about everything I knew about 32-39 Fords, and such stuff as Akermann steering geometry, I gleaned from Page's seminal book. I believe you can find versions of this on Ebay. My old copy has many original Ford drawings and photo's. Reproducing this practical tome might be something the EV8CA might consider, as I'm sure it is in the public domain given it's age. Much better than my or any other Forum posters opinions, if you want the original opinions.
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supereal |
07-17-2012 @ 4:29 PM
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Amen, brother. Ask C&G for their catalog. (800) 266-0470. They are our supplier of choice because they actually know what they have in stock, and what you need if you don't know. The catalog has pages of available books. The one we particularly recommend is the Canadian manusl, item V-222. Ford opted not to publish an actual shop manual, so the Canadians did so. Henry thought that information should be learned from those who have done the work. Good idea, but most of us are either gone, or our memories are spotty. I know Dick Flynn, and he has lots of experience. He and I agree to disagree on some topics, but I do respect him. One of the interesting parts of the old Ford hobby is the diversity of views, most of which are posted here.
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51f1 |
07-16-2012 @ 1:49 PM
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Be careful of articles on old Fords regardless of where they are published. A lot of them are just opinion or are just plain wrong.
Richard
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deuce_roadster |
07-16-2012 @ 9:24 AM
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Cliff Green distributes a very nice collection of tech tips that his RG has accumulated over a long period of time. Not a book but very useful. I think it is advertised in the V8 times.
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