Shop Manual

[onpier55]

I’m new to the bronco scene, just picked up a 1967 U 15. I would like to know what you guys recommend as far as a shop manual. And where the best place to get one would be. I’m old school and want paper pages to read and make notes. Thanks in advance

 

[thegreatjustino]

The most in depth is a set of factory Ford shop manuals. You can find sets on ebay pretty regularly.

There are also the typical Haynes and Chiltons manuals that the Auto Parts stores sell. Not as in depth as the Ford factory set, but a decent resource.

 

[DirtDonk]

Ditto what he said.
But for the store-bought type, I prefer the older Hayne's with the Brown cover (not the blue one) because it has better wiring diagrams and (I think anyway) more details and a better layout.

Some here have said they prefer the Chilton's that covers all year Broncos from '66 to '96, but I liked the older '66 to '77 version myself. Less clutter because none of the full-size stuff. But the others that do like them have said they have some extra info the old ones don't have.

I have factory books for some other trucks, but have used the older Hayne's and Chilton's together to good effect over the years.

E-bay, craigslist, Amazon, and Helm online are good places to look.

Paul

 

[onpier55]

Cool. Thanks for the input. Good wiring diagrams are a must.

 

[69broncofun]

I have manual on cd plus ford shop plus chiltons

 

[Broncitis]

I'm a big proponent of original Ford shop manuals as can be seen from some of mine here.

I also have Haynes and Chilton manuals but the Ford manuals are the ones I almost always use.

I'm old-school as well and can't stand using minnows on CDs. I bought a CD for an M151 I'm working on for a guy and after one night of using that I ordered the complete set of paper manuals.

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[69broncofun]

I'm a big proponent of original Ford shop manuals as can be seen from some of mine here.

I also have Haynes and Chilton manuals but the Ford manuals are the ones I almost always use.

I'm old-school as well and can't stand using minnows on CDs. I bought a CD for an M151 I'm working on for a guy and after one night of using that I ordered the complete set of paper manuals.

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I am with you. I have the Ford manual on CD and I hate it!

 

[RVB]

I think I have an extra original Ford Bronco shop manual for 1967. Let me look and I will get back with you.

Thanks, Rex

 

[onpier55]

Let me know, I will gladly buy the manual from you. Thanks

 

[sanndmann3]

Congrat on the purchase and welcome aboard. You found the best message board on the web!

 

[1strodeo]

I am with you. I have the Ford manual on CD and I hate it!

You can take the CD to like UPS store and they will print it, spiral binder etc all kinds of options to choose from

I bought my 66 shop manual from JBG then proceeded to dismantle it page by page and put into doc protectors, combined it with my preliminary shop manual. Easy to use in the shop and pages won't get jacked up with dirty fingerprints ;D

 

[onpier55]

Great idea. Thanks

 

[DirtDonk]

...Easy to use in the shop and pages won't get jacked up with dirty fingerprints ;D

Hey, that's just added character man!

Paul

 

[Broncitis]

Hey, that's just added character man!

Paul

Exactly, they are manly bookmarks that help you find the most commonly used pages.



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[RVB]

PM'd you on the original 1967 Ford shop manual.

Rex

 

[1strodeo]

Exactly, they are manly bookmarks that help you find the most commonly used pages.



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I don't need dirty books to feel manly

 

[sykanr0ng]

The way my luck works the grease spot would cover the part that I NEED to read.