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Ford (1932-1948): service and repair manuals

A repair manual for your Ford (1932-1948)? Here are shop manuals for DIY service and repairs on Ford cars. They offer clear instructions for maintenance, troubleshooting, and parts replacement.

1942-1948 Ford / Lincoln / Mercury Service Manual - Cars and Trucks

Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the 1942-1948 Ford, Mercury and Lincoln passenger cars.

Models:
- Ford Deluxe, Super Deluxe, Model 21 A Deluxe, Model 2 GA Special
- Ford 1 Ton Pickup, ½ Ton Pickup, ¾ Ton Pickup, saloon Delivery
- Mercury Series 29A
- Lincoln Continental, Custom, Zephyr, 66H Series, 76H Series, 876H Series.

Covers the complete vehicle:
- engine (cylinder head, engine block, fuel system, ignition, lubrication, cooling, heater and exhaust)
- driveline (clutch and gearbox, propeller shaft, rear axle and differential)
- chassis (front axle, suspension, shock absorbers, steering system, brakes, servo unit, handbrake, wheel bearings and wheels)
- electrical system (battery, starter motor, dynamo, voltage regulator, headlamps, tail lights, turn signals, instrument panel, windshield wipers)
- body (welded components, bumpers, hood, fenders, doors, fixed windows, window lift mechanisms, seats, interior trim, interior lamps).

  • Clear, very detailed instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
  • High-quality reprint, licensed by Ford.
  • This is the same technical manual as was used in the Ford, Mercury and Lincoln dealer's workshops at the time. Ford reference: 3606-46.

Product details

Author:Ford Motor Company
Details:222 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 1.1 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 0.43 in, paperback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated
Publisher:Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2020)
ISBN:9781791405854
Repair manual: 1942-1948 Ford / Lincoln / Mercury Service Manual - Cars and Trucks

1942-1948 Ford / Lincoln / Mercury Service Manual - Cars and Trucks

Language: English

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1932-1941 Ford & Mercury Service Handbook

Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the 1932-1941 Ford and Mercury passenger cars, pickups and trucks.

Models:
- Model B
- Model 18
- Model 40, Model 40 A, Model 46, Model 48
- Model 68
- Model 74, Model 78
- Model 81 A, Model 82 A, Model 85
- Standard, Deluxe, Super Deluxe
- Model 11 A
- Series 99A, Series O9A, Series 19A
- ¾ Ton Pickup, ½ Ton Pickup, 1 Ton Pickup
- Model BB
- Sedan Delivery
- Model 50, Model 67
- Pickup
- Model 1 GA Truck.

Covers the complete vehicle:
- engine (cylinder head, engine block, fuel system, ignition, lubrication, cooling, heater and exhaust)
- driveline (clutch and gearbox, propeller shaft, rear axle and differential)
- chassis (front axle, suspension, shock absorbers, steering system, brakes, servo unit, handbrake, wheel bearings and wheels)
- electrical system (battery, starter motor, dynamo, voltage regulator, headlamps, tail lights, turn signals, instrument panel, windshield wipers)
- body (welded components, bumpers, hood, fenders, doors, fixed windows, window mechanisms, seats, interior trim, interior lamps).

  • Clear, very comprehensive instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
  • High-quality reprint, licensed by Ford.
  • This is the same technical manual as was used in the Ford and Mercury dealer's workshops at the time. Ford reference: 32FSM.

Product details

Author:Ford Motor Company
Details:246 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 1.2 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 0.47 in, paperback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated
Publisher:Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2020)
ISBN:9781791405823
Repair manual: 1932-1941 Ford & Mercury Service Handbook

1932-1941 Ford & Mercury Service Handbook

Language: English

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1939-1940 Ford, Mercury V8 - Engine & Chassis Repair Manual

Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the chassis of the 1939-1940 Ford and Mercury V8 passenger cars and pickups.

Models:
- Standard, Deluxe
- Series 99A
- Series O9A
- Pickup
- ¾ Ton Pickup, ½ Ton Pickup, 1 Ton Pickup.

Covers only the chassis (not the body):
- engine (cylinder head, engine block, fuel system, ignition, lubrication, cooling, heater and exhaust)
- driveline (clutch and gearbox, propeller shaft, rear axle and differential)
- chassis (front axle, suspension, shock absorbers, steering system, brakes, servo unit, handbrake, wheel bearings and wheels)
- electrical system (battery, starter motor, dynamo, voltage regulator, headlamps, tail lights, turn signals, instrument panel, windshield wipers).

  • Clear, very comprehensive instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
  • High-quality reprint, licensed by Ford.
  • This is the same technical manual as was used in the Ford and Mercury dealer's workshops at the time. Ford reference: 32FSM.

Product details

Author:Ford Motor Company
Details:44 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 0.2 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 0.08 in, paperback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated
Publisher:Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2020)
ISBN:9781791405830
Repair manual: 1939-1940 Ford, Mercury V8 - Engine & Chassis Repair Manual

1939-1940 Ford, Mercury V8 - Engine & Chassis Repair Manual

Language: English

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Ford 1938-1954 - Part Interchange Guide

This 1938-1954 parts interchange manual is a must if working on your major U.S. car or restoring it! A true guide unlike others that only list places to buy parts and do not identify the interchangeability of parts.
A must for every restoration and / or maintenance project saving money and research time!

This manual has been designed to help you in the identification and purchase of original equipment parts. It should save you many hours of time locating the parts you need. With this manual you will know exactly what parts from which vehicles are identical. There may be no need to pay a high price for a supposedly rare part when it may be identical to many other parts.

This manual covers all major makes of cars for the years of 1938 thru 1954 including: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Crosley, DeSoto, Dodge, Ford, Frazer, Henry J, Hudson, Kaiser, LaFayette, LaSalle, Lincoln, Mercury, Nash, Oldsmobile, Packard, Plymouth, Pontiac, Studebaker, Terraplane, and Willys.

Sections include engines, transmissions, cooling systems, fuel pumps, ignition system, clutch, front and rear axles, bearings, brakes, rivets, generator and starter, and universal joints. Body parts and glass are not included.

This book exists in different editions, each with a different cover for each brand. However, the content is the same.

Product details

Author:F.D. Harper
Details:134 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 0.8 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 0.31 in, paperback
Illustrations:illustrated
Publisher:CreateSpace (USA, 2016)
ISBN:9781533276728
Repair manual: Ford 1938-1954 - Part Interchange Guide

Ford 1938-1954 - Part Interchange Guide

Language: English

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Ford Manual - For Owners and Operators of Ford Cars and Trucks (1939)

Reprint of the official 1939 manual for all Ford passenger cars and trucks. Covers in detail:
- engine
- transmission
- ignition
- gasoline system
- running gear
- lubricating system
- operation
- axles
- maintenance
- mufflers
- cooling system
- tyres.

Product details

Author:Ford Motor Company (USA)
Details:64 pages, 21 x 15 x 0.4 cm / 8.25 x 5.9 x 0.16 in, paperback
Illustrations:photos and drawings
Publisher:Salzwasser-Verlag (D, 2009)
ISBN:9783941842465
Repair manual: Ford Manual - For Owners and Operators of Ford Cars and Trucks (1939)

Ford Manual - For Owners and Operators of Ford Cars and Trucks (1939)

Language: English

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