SERVICE - Detailed Instructions for Servicing Ford Cars

Oct 23, 2026

Detailed instructions for servicing Ford cars, focusing on establishing high-grade, customer-focused repair operations. Emphasizes prompt, courteous, and intelligent service, skilled mechanics capable of diagnosing and correcting troubles, and maintaining a clean, well-organized repair shop. Highlights the importance of modern service equipment, accurate tools and measuring devices that approach manufacturing standards, and a well-managed parts department supervised by knowledgeable personnel. Includes a structured contents overview covering engine, transmission, fuel, ignition, electrical, steering, and cooling repairs, plus troubleshooting guidance for common failures.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages315

Reading Time13 h 14 min

AccessFree to download

Foreword

Essentials of good service

Ideal shop layout for average size dealer

Essential shop equipment

The parts department

Service follow-up system

CHAPTER I Disassembling the car

CHAPTER II Assembling the car

CHAPTER III Complete engine and transmission overhaul

CHAPTER IV Valve grinding and carbon removal

CHAPTER V Taking up connecting rod bearings

CHAPTER VI Fitting pistons and rings

CHAPTER VII Taking up main bearings

CHAPTER VIII Correcting noisy time gears

CHAPTER IX Installing new camshaft bearings

CHAPTER X Cleaning the oil line

SERVICE Detailed Instructions forServicing Ford Gars PRICE$250 Published by ord MotorGcmhany DETROIT,MICHIGAN,U.S.A. Contents PAGE Foreword................................................ iii | | Essentials of good service.................................. ix | | | --- | --- | --- | | | Ideal shop layout for average size dealer..................... X | | | | Essential shop equipment................................. xi | | | | The parts department..................................... xiii | | | | An attractive parts department....·........................ xiv | | | | Service follow-up system...·······.··...·····....·.....·..· xv | | | CHAPTER I
·........... 1
Disassembling the car..··········· | | | | CHAPTER II
·····............. 21
Assembling the car...················· | | | | CHAPTER III
Complete engine and transmission overhaul.................. 50 | | | | CHAPTER IV
Valve grinding and carbon removal.......................... 91 | | | | CHAPTER V
Taking up connecting rod bearings.....·......·......… 97 | | | | CHAPTER VI
Fitting pistons and rings............... ..… · .102 | | | | CHAPTER VII
Taking up main bearings................................... 110 | | | | CHAPTER VII
Correcting noisy time gears......·......·.····......·....114 | | | | CHAPTER IX
Installing new camshaft bearings...........................122 | | | | CHAPTER X
..............128
Cleaning the oil line.......................... | | | | CHAPTER XI
Stopping oil leak at front end of crankshaft.................. 129 | | | | CHAPTER XII
Installing transmission bands(old design)...................131 | | | CONTENTS-Continued | CHAPTER XIII
PAGE
Installing transmission bands(new design)... ………. 136 | | --- | | CHAPTER XIV
Replacing transmission clutch spring. …… …… 139 | | CHAPTER XV
Overhauling rear axle.………………………………… 141 | | CHAPTER XVI
Stopping oil leak at rear wheel..… … · 155 | | CHAPTER XVII
Changing rear radius rods.. … … … … … 158 | | CHAPTER XVIII
Changing rear spring.… ……
…………… 161 | | CHAPTER XIX
Front axle assembly overhaul.... … … ... 163 | | CHAPTER XX
Changing front spring.... .….. .. …...170 | | CHAPTER XXI
Rebushing springs and perches………………………… 172 | | CHAPTER XXII
Changing front radius rods.……………………………………… 173 | | CHAPTER XXIII
Changingfrontaxle................. ………174 | | CHAPTER XXTV
Replacing front hub bearing cup and bearing....… … 175 | | CHAPTER XXV
Steeringgearoverhaul....··.···· … 177 | | CHAPTER XXVI
Repairing the radiator.…………… …………184 | | CHAPTER XXVII
Carburetor overhaul...……..………… … ………206 | | CHAPTER XXVIII
Installing new bendix shaft or spring......... .·212 | | CHAPTER XXIX
Generatoroverhaul… …………………… 215 | | CHAPTER XXX
Starting motor overhaul........… ……….227 | | CHAPTER XXXI
PAGE
Tracing car troubles—Engine fails to start.................231 | | --- | | CHAPTER XXXII
Misfiring (missing)caused by trouble in ignition system,valves,
or fuel system. 237 | | CHAPTER XXXII
Backfiring… ….… … 242 | | CHAPTER XXXIV
Engineknocks.… … 244 | | CHAPTER XXXV
Clutchtroubles.… … 246 | | CHAPTER XXXVI
Tracing trouble in the generator...… … 249 | | CHAPTER XXXVI
Tracing trouble in the starting motor....···. ··.····· ·. 253 | | CHAPTER XXXVII
Tracing trouble in the lighting system....... .........254 | | CHAPTER XXXIX
Tracing trouble in the charging circuit....

FAQs

What are the core elements of high-grade automobile service?

High-grade service relies on a sincere desire to serve efficiently, prompt courteous attention to customers, skilled mechanics able to diagnose and correct troubles, and a clean well-laid-out repair shop with modern equipment.

Why is modern service equipment important?

Modern equipment saves time and improves accuracy. New tools and measuring devices help mechanics work to limits approaching manufacturing standards.

How does the parts department support good service?

A well arranged parts department with complete stock of parts, supervised by a knowledgeable parts salesman, ensures parts availability and reinforces courtesy and salesmanship.

Oct 23, 2026

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