1968 Shop Manual Set

[pelesl]

I'm getting ready to start fixing up my "new" truck. It definitely needs a tuneup and a new clutch. So I want to get the most extensive manuals I can.

I'm guessing what I'm looking for are the shop manuals. If you search eBay for "1968 ford truck shop manual" (http://shop.ebay.com/?_nkw=1968+ford+truck+shop+manual) there seems to be quite a variety of what a "full set" is.

From what I can see, there are books titled "shop manual" with volumes 1, 2, and 3. Some listings show a "Maintenance and Lubrication" manual. Some of the CD stores include a "Ford Parts Book". Is the Ford Parts Book just a list of part numbers?

I'd hate to buy volumes 1, 2, and 3 and find out there's a volume 4 that I'm missing. Anyone know what the "full set" is?

Also, anyone have experience with manuals on CD? I know I'm going to want them on paper at some point, but are the ones on CD searchable, or just scans?

[69rangerf100]

i have a set of 69 shop manuals and it was the best 50 bucks i have spent. these are extremely help full books and this is the set that i would suggest you getting. these are all that you will need.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1968-For ... Literature

[GSequoia]

These electronic manuals are great. They're in a dumb format off the disc but are easy to convert ot standard PDF if you're handy with a computer. I have them for a '72 (meant to buy a '71 set) and converted them to PDF, they work on any of my computers.

I also have the full five volume paper set, Chassis, Engine, Body and electrical, Maint/Lubrication, Wiring Diagrams.

Link to LMC Truck:
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/fb/full.aspx?Page=141
Look to the bottom of the page and you'll see Truck Shop Manual CD-ROM, those are scans of the actual Ford shop manual (I also have the vintage factory Ford paper manual for my '71).

[ezernut9mm]

i have a set of those. very informative. next set i will get will be the 70 or 70 set that way i will have the 302 info as well.

[sargentrs]

i have a set of those. very informative. next set i will get will be the 70 or 70 set that way i will have the 302 info as well.

That's exactly the one I have. Got mine here........http://www.detroitiron.com/ford_repair_manuals.html

[pelesl]

Thanks to all for the replies. I'm going to start with some pre-greased books off eBay. I'm not looking to restore this truck---just get it running well.

[FL684X4]

Anyone have a 1968 FORD TRUCK FACTORY SHOP MANUAL ON CD that they would like to sell/pass on that they are no longer using?? You can PM me if need be. Thanks!!!

I could use a hard copy set if that is available as well.

[Donnie]

I think that I may have a set of 3, not sure of the year, I will look tomorrow.I think '69 ??
I have a couple of hundred at least, vintage manuals that I have collected thru the years..
I have been going to run them on ebay, just lack motivation...I'll post up tomorrow
...............Donnie

Maybe I'll try to make a list & post it in the 4 sale section,,,,,,,this will take a while, more than a few daze..........

[goldies67]

donnie,got anything for 67 f100?

[FL684X4]

Thanks Donnie, I think the 1969 may work. I have a donor 1967 2WD that I'm working to get the 1968 4x4 right. But, some of the parts don't transfer. The stereo out of the 67 had closer dimension shafts that the one in the 68.

So if I get a set I'd wnt to be sure I'm looking at the right thing.

[Donnie]

donnie,got anything for 67 f100?

I will try to check today or FRi....thanks for asking.......Donnie

[goldies67]

no problem! thank you!

[sublimer]

I got the shop manual for my 68 F-100...here are my thoughts...

Its the size of a phone book and contains lots of great information...however, it also assumes you know the name and location of obscure parts that'll have you scratching your head it also has information for other vehicles in it which adds a lot of clutter to the manual. I wish I could get one with ONLY F-100 information. Not a big deal though.

Some things are explained very well, and it has some nice diagrams, but there are also some items that I wish had a better explanation. If working with electrical items, download the files from this website and print them out! The manual doesn't really cover these things. (http://www.fordification.com/tech/technical-index.htm scroll down to "Interior / Electrical")

It's decently organized, I wish there were an index in the back to look up all the locations in the book with a certain term. This makes finding specific information tricky sometimes.

The section about engines is very in depth and pretty cool!

I've learned a lot from this manual and it was worth the $40!

[Donnie]

donnie,got anything for 67 f100?

Couldn't find anything for the 1967, sorry........I sent a banana box full to Carlisle with a friend but I don't recall any thing for your year in it...Not 100% sure tho.........Donnie

[Donnie]

Hi, a full set is 4 books, 1 2 &3 are full of tech info & the 4th is maintenance & lube.
They are volumn's 1 2 3 & 4.....this is a full set..
I have a Full set of 1969's in like new cond... Hardly if ever used....
I promised them to someone below on this thread if he wants them
If he does not want them, then the next inquiry can get them...
I will sell the set for $100. bux & I'll ship book rate any where in the 48 states on me
Please forgive me for selling on this thread
I am getting a few things 4 sale & will post them in their proper place
Thanks for all...............Donnie