What Manual do you use.

[Willtyat]

So I've got a 68 F-100 and I' m looking for a repair and/or tech manual for it. What do you use?

[69rangerf100]

there is the Chilton repair manual i picked one up off of www.half.com or get some of the factory dealer manuals i found a set for my 69 off of craigslist

[JWW]

I use the Chilton manual as well. I also purchased the CD manual from Detroit Iron (http://www.detroitironis.com/FordMotorCompany.html). It is the factory manuals in a easy to use data base. The 1975 final issue of the parts catalog is a nice one to have also. Keith has scanned quite a few of the pics and put them on this site.

[sargentrs]

Detroit Iron 1970 F100-F350/E100-E350 shop manual on CD. That and Fordification.com! It's better than any shop manual!

[fordman]

truthfully. i dont use one. i have one like above but i only use it to help you guys with timing and spark plug gap issues. i guess i have had my truck long enough that i just know how it comes apart and goes back together. plus the last 6-7 trucks i have parted out also helps. i thas also made me faster removing parts from these trucks.

[FORDification]

By far the best manual is the factory shop manual. It's extremely detailed and very comprehensive and includes a LOT of important information not found in the aftermarket manuals like Haynes. If you plan on keeping your truck for any period of time and doing the work yourself, I'd highly suggest picking up a set.

Here's a set of the actual manuals on E-bay right now:

http://cgi.ebay.com/1968-Ford-Truck-Fac ... 2eafe23af3

...but these are also available on CD. Just do a search there for '1968 Ford Truck Shop Manual' and you'll see all the listings.

[Mancar1]

I have Chiltons and Motors manuals from the 30's up to 92 for trucks and autos. (Bought, passed down to me, and traded for). What I use a lot is what I've learned from the school of hard "piston" knocks
Yes fordman I agree. Just put it together like you took it apart.

[69rangerf100]

wow thats a heck of a deal right now for 11.50 i bet it will get to about 50 or so by the end i lucked out and got my 69 manuals for 45 and that was fluke chance that i found them

[cdeal28078]

I have two or three aftermarket type books on my truck. Like above I have had it so long if it squeaks I know where it is on my truck. I do recommend the Factory manuals by far above anything else. If the truck has it the manuals have it. Cannot get anybody in my opinion. I have a set for the 71 F100 the 76 I used to have and a generic set for 72 cars
clint

[FLATBEDFORD]

I also say spend the money for the factory ones. I get my set for around $50 including an owner's manual and the dealer brochure.

[basketcase0302]

This guy also has some fairly nice wiring schematics for our trucks:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1966-66- ... Literature
I got one for my 71' and it may not quite be perfect, but it sure helps in a bind!

[ROBT257]

I have the Chilton that JWW displayed. Though I'm not very impressed with it. Think I paid $30+ for it. Read over it, and its been under the seat ever since.

[hdpusher]

Factor shop manuals when I can get them. A set came with my first bumpside to sweeten the deal.