Ford Model T and Model A: service and repair manuals

Model T Ford Service - Detailed Instructions for Servicing Ford Cars

Designed by a team that included Childe Harold Willis, Joseph Galamb and Eugene Farkas, the Model T had a front-mounted four-cylinder engine that produced 20 hp and had a top speed of 45 mph. It was a rear-wheel drive vehicle with wooden wheels, and featured a two-speed transmission plus a reverse gear. Although models varied - and many revisions took place over two decades of production - the original version weighed about 1200 pounds.

The "Tin Lizzie" was the first automobile to be mass-produced on moving assembly lines, and built using interchangeable parts. It proved tough and reliable in everyday use, and cheap enough to spawn the automobile revolution: the car cost $850 in 1909 but amazingly by the 1920s, the price had dropped to a mere $260 due to the perfection of production techniques and economy of scale.

Created in the 1920s and featuring information about the original Model T and the "New Model T" of 1925, this maintenance manual is an invaluable resource. It was originally intended to educate the men tasked with assembling, repairing and maintaining the Model T, and offers a plethora of information about the car, its design and operation.
The text includes chapters on how to take apart and put together the car, how to overhaul the engine and transmission, valve grinding and carbon removal, rod bearings, fitting pistons and rings, correcting noisy timing gears, installation of camshaft bearings, cleaning oil lines, oil leaks, transmission band installation, axle overhauls, refurbishing and replacing springs, radiator repair, starting motor overhaul, and more.
It also includes troubleshooting and general servicing information. A must have for any Model T owner

The Complete Ford Model T Guide (Enlarged Illustrated Special Edition)

A timeless and thorough contemporary guide to Ford's legendary Model T antique automobile. Learn about the Model T inside and out. This detailed illustrated guide, first printed in 1925, includes everything that classic car enthusiasts need to know about one of the most famous and innovative automobiles of all time.
Writer and automobile enthusiast, Victor W. Page, wrote this detailed guide because he did not believe that Ford included enough technical information with their cars.

In the days before the Internet, owners, operators, and mechanics could learn everything that they needed to know about the Model T, conversion kits, and the Fordson Tractor from this incredible guide, which remains fun to read to this day.
This special edition reprinting includes enlarged pages, remastered images digitally re-scanned from a master source, the original classic type font, and a new retro-style cover design that stands out on the shelf.

Table of Contents:
1: The Ford Car, Its Parts, and Their Functions
2: The Engine and Auxilliary Groups
3: Details of the Ford's Chassis Parts
4: Driving and Maintenance of Ford Cars
5: Overhauling and Repairing Mechanism
6: The Ford Tractor and Tractor Conversion Sets
7: Operation Maintenance of Fordson Tractor
8: Repairing and Using Fordson Tractor
9: Useful Information for Repairmen and Owners

The Ford Model A Car - Construction, Operation, Repair

This manual covers the construction, operation and repair of the Model A Ford. It is a reprint of a 1929 book with over 500 pages detailing the engine, chassis parts, electrical system, clutch-transmission, steering, brakes, carburetor, etc. with extensive illustrations and diagrams.

How To Restore the Model A Ford

Originally published in the USA under the same title in 1961 by Floyd Clymer, this is a faithful reproduction of the original.
This is not a step-by-step restoration manual; it is more a compilation of significant data that would be a critical part of the restoration process. It includes 45 pages of official Ford service bulletins plus complete technical data, body and chassis dimensions, paint and interior colors, specifications, maintenance and repair information - all of which would be of assistance in the restoration, repair, overhaul and maintenance of the Model A Ford automobile.

This is a 'must have' reference for any Model A enthusiast and would certainly assist in helping any potential purchaser better understand the inner workings prior to purchasing one of these classic automobiles. This truly historical document of the glory years of Ford has been out-of-print for many years.

Model A Ford Restoration Handbook - Step-by-Step Procedures, Authentic Photos, and Clear Specifications

The Model A Ford, one of the largest successes of the Ford Motor Company, improved upon the style and engineering of the humble Model T and continues to captivate car enthusiasts everywhere.
If you are restoring a Model A Ford, this book will guide you through every step of the way. "Model A Ford Restoration Handbook" provides essential information that you need before you actually start doing any work, including instruction on how you can obtain the car you want.

This budget-savvy handbook demystifies the restoration process and explains the step-by-step details of:
- Disassembly
- Engine overhaul and installation
- Restoration of the transmission and differential
- Rumble seat repair
- Body repair and reassembly
- Roof replacement
- Hydraulic brake valve installation
- Mechanical brake system maintenance
- Rewiring the electrical system
- Reupholstering, refinishing, and much more!

Originally published in 1966, "Model A Ford Restoration Handbook" features 42 photos and 64 illustrations, and it covers the specifications on model data for different systems, colors, and trims. This classic handbook will help you get your Model A in the show or on the road.

How to Restore the Model A Ford

As an updated and improved successor to the iconic Model T, the Model A Ford was a hugely popular and beloved car. "How to Restore the Model A Ford" is the most comprehensive book in print on restoring a Model A and includes all the dimensions, technical data, and operational tips necessary to complete and maintain a successful restoration.
Much of the technical information found in "How to Restore the Model A Ford" comes from rare dealer-service bulletins and other publications that were first written from 1928 to 1931.

Originally published in 1961, this reprint of How to Restore the Model A Ford includes additional information making it easy for readers to translate older prices into today's dollars.
It is the guide you need to complete your restoration of this classic car. Inside you will find information on:
- Budgeting & price authenticity
- Distinguishing characteristics from year to year
- Light adjustment & wiring arrangement
- Parts & numbering systems
- Color combinations
- Interior & trim
- Victoria top installation and more!

Filled with photos, illustrations, and detailed diagrams,this will be an indispensable guide to getting your Model A in the show or on the road.

Ford 1938-1954 - Part Interchange Guide

This 1938-1954 parts interchange manual is a must if working on your major U.S. car or restoring it! A true guide unlike others that only list places to buy parts and do not identify the interchangeability of parts.
A must for every restoration and / or maintenance project saving money and research time!

This manual has been designed to help you in the identification and purchase of original equipment parts. It should save you many hours of time locating the parts you need. With this manual you will know exactly what parts from which vehicles are identical. There may be no need to pay a high price for a supposedly rare part when it may be identical to many other parts.

This manual covers all major makes of cars for the years of 1938 thru 1954 including: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Crosley, DeSoto, Dodge, Ford, Frazer, Henry J, Hudson, Kaiser, LaFayette, LaSalle, Lincoln, Mercury, Nash, Oldsmobile, Packard, Plymouth, Pontiac, Studebaker, Terraplane, and Willys.

Sections include engines, transmissions, cooling systems, fuel pumps, ignition system, clutch, front and rear axles, bearings, brakes, rivets, generator and starter, and universal joints. Body parts and glass are not included.

This book exists in different editions, each with a different cover for each brand. However, the content is the same.

Ford Roadster Custom Interiors

You will be inspired with 18 examples of award-winning interiors by Ron Mangus. Many different 1929 - 1935 Ford roadster interior design styles are shown, from the modified stock sleeper look to unrestrained show stoppers.
Get a detailed look at creative interior design solutions for seats, door, kick, and rear quarter panels, carpet, mats, headliner, trunk, seat bolsters, and many other interior design areas. After experiencing this book, you'll be inspired to personalize your own Ford roadster interior.

Ford Manual - For Owners and Operators of Ford Cars and Trucks (1939)

Reprint of the official 1939 manual for all Ford passenger cars and trucks. Covers in detail:
- engine
- transmission
- ignition
- gasoline system
- running gear
- lubricating system
- operation
- axles
- maintenance
- mufflers
- cooling system
- tyres.

1942-1948 Ford, Lincoln, Mercury Service Manual - Cars and Trucks

Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the 1942-1948 Ford, Mercury and Lincoln passenger cars.

Models:
- Ford Deluxe, Super Deluxe, Model 21 A Deluxe, Model 2 GA Special
- Ford 1 Ton Pickup, 1/2 Ton Pickup, 3/4 Ton Pickup, saloon Delivery
- Mercury Series 29A
- Lincoln Continental, Custom, Zephyr, 66H Series, 76H Series, 876H Series.

Covers the complete vehicle:
- engine (cylinder head, engine block, fuel system, ignition, lubrication, cooling, heater and exhaust)
- driveline (clutch and gearbox, propeller shaft, rear axle and differential)
- chassis (front axle, suspension, shock absorbers, steering system, brakes, servo unit, handbrake, wheel bearings and wheels)
- electrical system (battery, starter motor, dynamo, voltage regulator, headlamps, tail lights, turn signals, instrument panel, windshield wipers)
- body (welded components, bumpers, hood, fenders, doors, tailgate, fixed windows, window lift mechanisms, seats, interior trim, interior lamps).

• Clear, very detailed instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
• High-quality reprint, licensed by Ford.
• This is the same technical manual as was used in the Ford, Mercury and Lincoln dealer's workshops at the time. Ford reference: 3606-46.

1962-1963 Ford, Lincoln, Mercury - Convertible Tops - Diagnosis, Adjustments and Light Repair

Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the folding roof of the 1962-1963 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury Convertible passenger cars.

Models:
- Lincoln Continental
- Ford Thunderbird, Galaxie and Falcon
- Mercury Monterey and Comet.

• High-quality reprint, licensed by Ford.
• Detailed instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
• This is the same technical manual as was used in the Ford, Mercury and Lincoln dealer's workshops at the time.
• Ford reference: FORM 7794 T (08/1962).