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Chiltons or Haynes.. Whats your opinion>?
TeamEntity Offline
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#1
I've owned both.. but now it's time for the tbird manual.. What have you noticed between the two??? Thanks.. Ronnie.
Honest and sincere.. NO B.S. From me.
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motormenace Offline
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#2
both suck, but sometimes are useful. try to find a ford shop manual on ebay. i got my 86 ones (5, 3 TC/SVO, 1 escort, 1 lincoln) for about $25.
86 turbo coupe (14.12 at 15 psi. sleeper) *gone*

...so you have a V8...isn't that cute...
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tlswart Offline
Senior Member
#3
Do not trust either. Verify all with things on this site.
For instance the firing order is wrong in the Haynes. It is right on this site. If you can not verify on this site using the search then ask.

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Terry: 88TC, 5spd, Gillis valve.
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TeamEntity Offline
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#4
well i can get the o.e shop manual from my ford dealer that i worked at.. so that may be very good. but.. i've noticed that most people say haynes is good.. but everytime you need that special pic. it's never there.. lol
Honest and sincere.. NO B.S. From me.
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AeroDog Offline
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#5
Quote:Originally posted by TeamEntity:
I've owned both.. but now it's time for the tbird manual.. What have you noticed between the two??? Thanks.. Ronnie.

They're both quite bad, but I'd give the nod to Chilton.
88 TC, MAF conversion, Gillis, Front mount IC, multiple oil leaks
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PetzJC Offline
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#6
I would not use either one of the manuals if someone gave them to me. "THE BEST" professional mechanics manual is Mitchell. Mitchell is by far the best available. They are more expensive, but the manuals are extremely accurate, are precise in their troubleshooting, and have excellent details/diagrams. Ask any reputable mechanic.
http://www.mitchell1.com/

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88 Silver T/C, original owner, 258,000 miles.
Loaded with everything except leather & auto trans.
K&N, Gillis(18 psi), SVO roller #1, big SS valves, ported intake, head, & exhaust.
Short block & turbo original/untouched.
Polyurethane bushings throughout, Goodyear GT-HR 235/55R16's.
Former owner of 88 Silver T/C, loaded (except leather & A/T), original owner, 294,815 miles!!!
K&N, Gillis(18 psi), SVO roller #1, big SS valves, ported intake, head, & exhaust.
Short block & turbo original/untouched, spec-II/III clutch combo.
Polyurethane bushings throughout, Goodyear GT-HR 235/55R16
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fiveliter8 Offline
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#7
My vote for Mitchell and Alldata.

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1984 20th Anniversary GT350 Mustang 'Vert
1984 Mustang GT T-roof
1965 Shelby Cobra Replica
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'09 Flex SEL
1984 20th Anniversary GT350 Mustang 'Vert
1984 Mustang GT T-roof
1965 Shelby Cobra Replica
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PetzJC Offline
Senior Member
#8
Quote:Originally posted by fiveliter8:
1965 Shelby Cobra Replica

Fiveliter8,
Out of curiosity, which Cobra Replica manufacturer do you have. After I get around to restoring my 69 Mach I, I am looking at building a Cobra.


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88 Silver T/C, original owner, 258,000 miles.
Loaded with everything except leather & auto trans.
K&N, Gillis(18 psi), SVO roller #1, big SS valves, ported intake, head, & exhaust.
Short block & turbo original/untouched.
Polyurethane bushings throughout, Goodyear GT-HR 235/55R16's.
Former owner of 88 Silver T/C, loaded (except leather & A/T), original owner, 294,815 miles!!!
K&N, Gillis(18 psi), SVO roller #1, big SS valves, ported intake, head, & exhaust.
Short block & turbo original/untouched, spec-II/III clutch combo.
Polyurethane bushings throughout, Goodyear GT-HR 235/55R16
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Pete D Offline
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#9
Want the Factory manuals or authorized reprints? See: http://natomessageboard.com/Forum1/HTML/009480.html
Pete Dunham


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Mr. Vanos Offline
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#10
Ditto the Mitchell manuals. They're fantastic. Thankfully they have a very comprehensive set of these at my local public library, covering just about every car made from 1979 to current years. Check out your library and you may luck out.
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