[sparx]

I picked up this 66 Shop Manual and began to look through it today for the first time.

I noticed that the pictures and some illustrations are unclear, did I get a crappy reprint or are all of them like this including originals?



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sparx

[jdstefan22]

You have the state of the art 66 Ford Manual, it is what it is. I have the same thing on CD, some of the diagrams are maddeningly blurry and hard to read, but since you have the paper copy, you probably have a better version than I have.

[sparx]

Originally Posted by jdstefan22

You have the state of the art 66 Ford Manual, it is what it is. I have the same thing on CD, some of the diagrams are maddeningly blurry and hard to read, but since you have the paper copy, you probably have a better version than I have.

Well I can read the text OK, but when I look at many of the pictures I know how Ray Charles must have felt.


Today I ordered the 66 assembly kit book set from CJ Pony Parts, hopefully that will help.

Anyone have an opinion on the non standard manuals by CHilton and Haynes?
sparx

[66 restomod]

My digital down loaded manual is pretty clear until you get over 600 times original size.
Here is a sample of the digital version:
https://www.fordmanuals.com/estore/demo/Demo10003.pdf

I have both, a Haynes and a Chilton but they both have not been been used by me for a very long time. They are not very good in my opinion. I do keep one in the toolbox in the back of the Mustang for emergency repairs or information
I have links on another thread for the digital download for around 16 dollars.
Good Luck and Be Safe
Ron
Christophers 66 Mustang Restoration and Modification

[sparx]

Thanks
I checked out digital and for example the image on Part 2-1 page 2-5 "brakes" is about the same as in my text.
Thanks for the post and allowing me to look at a digital version.

I notice a lot of 66 people around here.

[66 restomod]

Here is another free 65-66 factory manual that is missing the section on the engine. It might be helpful to you also.
api_user_11797_Edze's Documents | Scribd
You are right about the number of 65-66 people here!

Good Luck and Be Safe
Ron
Christophers 66 Mustang Restoration and Modification

[sparx]

I'll be looking up to you guys when I get stuck along the way.
Be a while before Ihave a motor back in the car. All in time.
Doing it as best I can the first time.

sparx

[66 restomod]

There is a huge knowledge base here for people who have done or worked through most problems. No sense in reinventing the wheel when everyone here is more than willing to help out in this big cyber garage.
Just ask when you have a problem or need some motivation.
Best tip I received:
Do SOMETHING, anything, each day to keep the project moving forward.

Good Luck and Be Safe
Ron
Christophers 66 Mustang Restoration and Modification

[Dave]

That Ford manual is about the best around. The others are incomplete or inaccurate. Got to remember that back then most of the mechanics didn't need manuals, they knew what they were doing.
Dave

[sparx]

Dave, they did back then didn't they!

66 resto, well after pulling the engine out of the car and determining that the 289 was .060" over +.003 of wear, I decided to get a different motor.
I lucked out and found a new 302 block with a new cam on Craigs List.
Had already located a machinist who magnafluxed it after I bought it and found all to be well.

Since then, last week ago Friday, I have been researching heads, cams, lifter, carbs and the lot to make a decent decision about what I will use to build it up.
I read something everyday on the car. Today I ordered the new harmonic balancer along with flex plate both with 50 oz counterbalance weights. And I have a set of keys and locks coming since the ignition key cylinder is shot on my 66.

Then of course I ordered more reading materials.

I have to meet with the machinist again so we can finalize what internals we will use and who will supply them. Heads and intake and most likely the carb will be Edlebrock at 600 or 650 cfm. I have to get a new oil and fuel pump, and will see early this week how the oil pan cleans up. This 302 was a later block so I am going with roller cam, I don't like the expense however.

So about two weeks ago I was planning on rebuilding a 289, now I am in the process of building what will be a new 302. I am trying to be at about 290 HP. When I bought the car I anticipated that the engine would be no good so this was not a surprise.

So far so good!
jim