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Ford F-Series Pickup: Owner's Bible (1948 - 1995)
Ford F-Series Pickup: Owner's Bible (1948 - 1995)

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Ford F-Series Pickup: Owner's Bible (1948 - 1995)
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Ford F-Series Pickup Owner's Bible

Discover every aspect of Ford F-Series, from its origins in 1948 to the latest technological advances (1995). You''ll learn tips for buying the right new or used truck and which accessories make sense for your needs.
Ford Table of Contents:
1. EVOLUTION OF THE FORD F-SERIES 1
  • V-8 Era: A New Truck Emerges 1
  • 1942: Ford Trucks Forge Their Own Way 2
  • 1948: A Truck With A Firm Identity 2
  • 1953-56: A Marque Emerges 4
  • 1957- 64: The Pragmatic Years 8
  • 1965: The Advent Of Twin 1-Beam 10
  • 1967-79: Years Of Bold Refinement 12
  • 1980: An Advanced 4x4 Chassis 15
  • Poised for the Future 17
2. BUYING AN F-SERIES TRUCK 19
  • Selecting The Right Truck 20
  • Anatomy of a Half-ton 20
  • F-250 Virtues 21
  • One-ton 22
  • Shopping for the Right Components 23
  • The Ten Best Picks In Used Ford F-trucks 24
  • Inspecting A Used Truck 24
  • Buying A New F-Series Truck 28
  • 1994 Ford F-Series Specifications 30
3. OPERATING YOUR F-SERIES 33
  • Learning To Drive Your F-Series Truck 35
  • Operating A 4x4 F-truck 36
  • Off-pavement Four-wheel Drive 38
  • Tread Lightly Four Wheeling 41
  • Special Uses For Your 4WD Truck 43
  • 4WD Clubs 45
4. WORKING ON YOUR F-SERIES 47
  • The F-truck Chassis 48
  • Front Axle Types 48
  • Steering Gear and Linkage 49
  • Drum and Disc Brake Systems 50
  • A Glance At F-truck Engines 51
  • Transmissions and Transfer Cases 55
  • Driveshafts 58
  • Repairs On Your F-Series Truck 59
  • The F-truck Owner's Toolbox 61
  • Sourcing Ford Truck Parts 68
  • Assigning Work to a Shop 69
5. LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE 73
  • Maintenance Overview 73
  • Selecting Lubricants and Fluids 74
  • Service Intervals 75
  • Building a Maintenance Schedule 76
  • Do Your Own Maintenance 78
  • Storing Your Truck 86
6. TROUBLESHOOTING AND MINOR ADJUSTMENTS 89
  • Guide To Troubleshooting 91
  • Engine and Electrical Problems 91
  • Cooling System Troubles 96
  • Clutch and Manual Transmission 97
  • Driveshaft and Axle Woes 99
  • Steering and Tire Troubles 100
  • Brake Problems 102
7. COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE 105
  • Safety Precautions 105
  • Cooling System Basics 106
  • Finding Leaks 108
  • Overheating Problems 111
  • Water Pump Service 112
8. ENGINE TUNE-UP AND EMISSION CONTROLS 117
  • Emission Controls and Tune-up 118
  • Engine Applications 118
  • A Closer Look At EFI/MFI Engines 121
  • Ignition Tune-up 122 Carburetor Tune-up 133
  • Major Engine Diagnosis 139
  • Valve Adjustment 141
  • Emission Controls 144
9. CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSION SERVICE 153
  • Troubleshooting 153
  • Clutch Service 156
  • Transmission Adjustments 164
  • Rebuilding The Warner T-98/T-18 Ford Truck Transmission 165
10. TRANSFER CASE, DRIVESHAFTS, AXLES AND HUBS 177
  • Transfer Cases 177
  • Troubleshooting 178
  • Driveshafts 180 U-joint Service and Repair Tips 180
  • Driveshaft Lubrication 182
  • Driveshaft Angularity 183
  • U-joint Installation 184
  • Axle Assemblies 185
  • Differential Action 186
  • Axle Types 187
  • axle Troubleshooting 188
  • Axle Seals 189
  • Closed-knuckle Steering Rebuild 190
  • Locking Hubs 195
  • Hub Rebuilding 196
11. SUSPENSION AND STEERING 201
  • Springs 201
  • Installing New Springs 202
  • Frame Damage 204
  • Shock Absorbers 204
  • Gas Shocks 205
  • Selecting Shocks 205
  • 4x4 Steering and Front End 206
  • Rebuilding A Ball-joint Steering Knuckle 206
  • Steering System 208
  • Power Steering 210
  • Inspecting the Steering System 212
  • Wheel Alignment 213
12. BRAKES AND WHEEL BEARINGS 217
  • Wheel Bearings 217
  • Front Wheel Bearing Fundamentals 217
  • Wheel Bearing, Service 218
  • The Braking System 221)
  • Pedal Warning Signals 221
  • Brake Fluid Precautions 221
  • Brake Service Tips 223
13. BODY AND DETAILING 229
  • Battling Rust 229
  • Body Detailing 232
  • Quick Tips to a Better Detail Job 235
  • Pickup Bed and Tub Liners 237
14. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM BASICS 239
  • The Electrical System 239
  • Electrical Troubleshooting 242
  • Testing Battery and Charging System 246
  • Starter Motor 248
  • Starter Troubleshooting 249
  • Starter Overhaul 250
15. ACCESSORIES 253
  • Winches 254
  • Electrical System Upgrades 261
  • Roll Bars 267
  • Seat Belts and Safety Harnesses 269
  • Trailering 270
16. FORD ENGINE PERFORMANCE: MILD TO WILD! 273
  • Engine Performance and Smog Legal Modifications 273
  • Ford F-truck Power: An Overview 275
  • Valvetrain Modifications 275
  • Ignition Modifications 278
  • Performance Carburetion 280
  • Lubrication and Engine Oil Cooling 283
  • Supercharging 284
  • Flathead to FE F-truck Power 287
  • 460 V-8: The Ultimate Racing and Tow Engine 290
  • 351 Windsor V-8 Buildup 292
  • 302/5.0L, V-8 Tips 294
  • Engine Overhaul 300
17. DRIVETRAIN UPGRADES 311
  • Performance Transmissions 312
  • Four-speed Changeover 313
  • The Clutch 314
  • Clutch Types 314
  • Aftermarket Clutches 315
  • Traction Differentials 317
  • Conversion Axles 321
  • Driveshaft Footnotes 322
18. CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION UPGRADES 323
  • Chassis Modifications 323
  • State Lift Laws 325
  • Off-pavement Suspension Tuning 325
  • Upgrading Shocks 327
  • Urethane Bushings 328
  • Installing An Upgraded Suspension 329
  • Steering Gear Conversions 336
  • Tires 337
  • Tire Glossary 339
  • Brake System Upgrades 342
APPENDICES 343
Sources, Hardware Grading, Toolbox, Engine Break-in, 4x4 Trials
Specifications
Publisher: Bentley Publishers
Paperback: 370 Pages + 763 Photos & Illustrations
Dimensions: 8.5 x 11.0 x 1.0 inches
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