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EFV-8 Club Forum / General Ford Discussion / Is There A Good V-8 Book On Repairs?

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mdurhan

07-15-2012 @ 7:34 PM

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Howdy, Boys:

Has anyone written a book on repairs for the "usual problems" to our V-8 Fords? I'm thinking of someone with a lot of knowledge, like Dick Flynn, authoring a bible of how-to articles. Any suggestions? Is there anything like that?

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Mike

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07-15-2012 @ 10:03 PM

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Mike, What you need is a MoToRs Manual. The early editions cover our Fords better than any other publication, and are easy to read.
a 13th edition (1950) in good condition will run you about $35, and cover all makes of cars back to 1935. One caution here on the edition you choose: The 1950 edition the last to include all the information on the earlier models, as information then begins to be selectively edited in order to accomodate newer models without increasing the size of the book.

There is, of course, the Ford Service Bulletins, and the service manual put out by Ford of Canada, both very good also.

As for Dick Flynn as author of such a manual, while I respect his contribution to the hobby, I believe his information to be more opinion than direct experience.

Alan

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07-16-2012 @ 6:47 AM

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Thanks, Alan. I already have one of those. I just thought there might be a compilation of V-8 Times articles for challenges more specific to the V-8 Ford - things such as trouble shooting vapor lock, steering box leaks, etc.

I am going to try to buy some back issues of V-8 Times which have the subject articles I need.

Much obliged to all who help.

Mike

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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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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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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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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.

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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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.

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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