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Ford Vedette and Comète repair manuals

A repair manual for your Ford Vedette, Vendôme, Comète or Monte-Carlo (1949-1954)? Here are detailed shop manuals for DIY service and repairs on Ford cars. They offer clear instructions for maintenance, troubleshooting, and parts replacement.

Ford Flathead Engines (1932-1953): How to Rebuild and Modify - Step-By-Step Rebuild Procedures

S-A Workbench manual for the complete overhaul of Ford Flathead V8 petrol engines from the years 1932-1953, as installed in Ford, Mercury and Lincoln cars, vans and pick-ups (in France also used by Matford, Simca and Simca-Unic-Marmon-Bocquet).

Versions: all versions, but described is the overhaul of an 8BA (1949-1953).

  • Step-by-step instructions and hundreds of photographs clearly describe the work on Ford Flathead V-8 gasoline engines.
  • Chapters on planning, disassembly and inspection, cleaning, choosing the right parts, machining, engine assembly, first start and break-in.
  • The engine block, crankshaft and pistons, lubrication system, camshafts, cylinder heads, valve train, ignition, fuel system and carburetors are covered.
  • Complete with adjustment data, such as valve clearance and tightening torque.
  • This book also contains useful advice for improving reliability and performance.

Product details

Author:Tony Thacker, Mike Herman
Details:144 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 1 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 0.39 in, paperback
Illustrations:500 colour photos
Publisher:CarTech Inc (USA, 2016)
Series:S-A Design (SA379)
ISBN:9781613252871

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Repair manual: Ford Flathead Engines (1932-1953): How to Rebuild and Modify - Step-By-Step Rebuild Procedures

Ford Flathead Engines (1932-1953): How to Rebuild and Modify - Step-By-Step Rebuild Procedures

Language: English

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Ford Vedette et Comète (1949-1954) - Vedette, Vendôme, Comète et Monte-Carlo | Les Archives du Collectionneur ADC 24

Workshop manual from the French series "Les Archives du Collectionneur" (nr. 24). Describes maintenance and repair of the Ford Vedette and Comèto.

Versions: Vedette, Vedette 53, Vendôme, Comète and Monte-Carlo.

Production years: 1949-1954.

This manual for the Ford Vedette and Comète is based on the original editions of the Revue Technique Automobile.

  • Described worden maintenance and repair of the V8 engines, clutch, gearbox, front and rear axles, suspension, wheel hubs, brakes, steering and the electrical system.

    • Complete with wiring diagrams.
    • Also includes information on the history of these cars and model changes.

    Product details

    Details:27 x 21 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 in, paperback
    Illustrations:numerous photos and drawings
    Publisher:ETAI (F, 1991)
    Series:Les Archives du Collectionneur (ADC 24)
    ISBN:9782726899076

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  • Repair manual: Ford Vedette et Comète (1949-1954) - Vedette, Vendôme, Comète et Monte-Carlo

    Ford Vedette et Comète (1949-1954) - Vedette, Vendôme, Comète et Monte-Carlo

    Language: French

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