Ford Custom and Custom 500: Service and Repair Manuals

Ford / Mercury Full-size Models - V8 engines (1975-1987) | Haynes Repair Manual

Haynes Repair Manual on the:
- Ford LTD (1975-1982)
- Ford Custom 500, Country Squire, Crown Victoria (1975-1987)
- Ford LTD Crown Victoria (1983-1987)
- Mercury Marquis (1975-1982), Colony Park (1975-1987)
- Mercury Grand Marquis (1983-1987).

Gasoline engines: V8 - 4.2, 5.0, 5.8, 6.6 and 7.5 litre.

This Haynes manual for the Ford and Mercury Full-size models from 1975-1987 guides you through the maintenance and repair of the V8 petrol engines (distribution, belts, valves, camshaft, cylinder head, oil pump, seals, and crankshaft).
It also includes procedures for the cooling, air conditioning, fuel system, exhaust plus the starting and charging system. Additionally, it covers work on the clutch, gearbox (removal and installation), propshafts, braking system, suspension, steering box, body, interior and electrical system.

• Step-by-step instructions with detailed photos.
• Covers U.S. and Canadian models.
• Based on a complete strip-down and rebuild.
• Includes a maintenance schedule, technical specifications, torque wrench settings and troubleshooting tables.
• Clear and detailed wiring diagrams.

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Ford / Mercury Full-size Cars (1968-1988) | Chilton Repair Manual

Chilton Repair Manual for the:
- Ford Country saloon, Country Squire, Crown Victoria, Custom, Custom 500, Galaxie 500 and Ranch Wagon
- Mercury Colony Park, Commuter, Grand Marquis, Monterey and Park Lane (1968-1988)
- Ford LTD (1968-1982)
- Mercury Marquis (1968-1982).

This Chilton workshop manual on the Ford and Mercury Full-size passenger cars from 1968-1988 covers maintenance and repair of the gasoline engines (timing gear, camshaft, inlet and outlet valves, cylinder head, crankshaft, lubricating system and gaskets).
It also addresses cooling, air conditioning, fuel system, exhaust and the electrical system. Additionally, it covers work on other components, such as the, the transmission (only removal and installation), front and rear axles, springs and shock absorbers, the steering system, brakes and body.

• Covers U.S. and Canadian models.
• Includes technical specifications, adjustment data, torque wrench settings and wiring diagrams.
• Tables for troubleshooting and identification of models and engines.

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Full-Size Ford Restoration 1960-1964 - Includes Galaxie, Fairlane, Starliner & Custom

Ford's full-size model change from 1959 to 1960 was seen as a big departure from the swerving lines of the 1950s. Slow to start on sales, Ford's full-size production grew year after year, peaking with 648,010 units produced in 1963. It was an all-time best for the Galaxie line and its sister nameplates. Eight appearance and performance offerings were applied to the full-size Ford line including the Fairlane, Galaxie, Ranch Wagon, Country Sedan, Country Squire, Courier, 300, and Custom, which made each car unique.

With more than 2.3 million full-size Fords produced from 1960 to 1964, a restoration book for these cars has been desperately needed, and here it is! Author Colin Kleer, president of Pennsylvania's Three Rivers chapter of the Galaxie Club puts his decades of experience restoring these cars into this single volume.

Featuring step-by-step procedures on body, driveline, chassis, and interior components, Kleer shows, with more than 400 photos and text, how to restore a full-size Ford to its former glory.
Crucial projects such as rust repair and driveline maintenance help guarantee that your Ford will be sound and solid for years to come after the restoration. Adding a detailed restoration book to the full-size restorer's arsenal will surely aid in bringing more of these Fords back to life and back on the road.