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GB SISSON · 11-15-2021, 12:30 AM

I own most of the ones printed printed in the last 35 years and they are all dog eared and oil smeared. For engine work my favorite is the small orange book 'Repair Manual, Ford and Mercury V8 engines 78-81-59A series 1937 to 1948 Pass. cars, 1937 to 1947 Trucks'. Printed by Ford Motor Company 3666-48D June 18, 1948. What I like is that it is about solid repairs and proper procedures to get a customer's vehicle back on the road in a reliable fashion so they can get back on with their business. Wear tolerances are specified and the differences if one is using new parts or re-using what's still good. Lucky me, 98% of my driving is on this 40 mph island.

11-15-2021, 12:30 AM	#7
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,944	Re: Best Flathead books I own most of the ones printed printed in the last 35 years and they are all dog eared and oil smeared. For engine work my favorite is the small orange book 'Repair Manual, Ford and Mercury V8 engines 78-81-59A series 1937 to 1948 Pass. cars, 1937 to 1947 Trucks'. Printed by Ford Motor Company 3666-48D June 18, 1948. What I like is that it is about solid repairs and proper procedures to get a customer's vehicle back on the road in a reliable fashion so they can get back on with their business. Wear tolerances are specified and the differences if one is using new parts or re-using what's still good. Lucky me, 98% of my driving is on this 40 mph island. __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)