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Ross6860 · 11-26-2013, 06:45 PM

Is there a service or shop manual for the early Fords, specifically the 1936 I have?

We have decided to keep the mechanical brakes, so I'm looking for a detailed procedure for adjusting them.

I haven't taken a close look yet, so maybe it will be blatantly obvious what's going on down there.

Is the Faxon Auto Literature stuff for '32-'37 decent? Looks like a collection of service bulletins.

ken ct · 11-26-2013, 06:54 PM

VB-13 is the one you want. All the big box Vendors should have them,verry detaild. ken ct.

Brendan · 11-26-2013, 07:34 PM

is that the thin one with a green cover? if it is it had good instructions on how to adjust your brakes. reed it carefully and don't skip any steps. I have done it a few times and always have to look back at it

ken ct · 11-26-2013, 08:14 PM

Yes it is Brendan,in fact I have 2 of them. 1 dirty one and one clean one in the house.ken ct

Brendan · 11-26-2013, 08:20 PM

also the instructions about removing the oil pan are good, I read it after I did the job, what a dumb ass!

Bruce Lancaster · 11-27-2013, 10:33 AM

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Those are actually a reprint of books offered by NAPA in the 1930's...1932-36, 1937-8, 1939-40. There were also Chevy and Plymouth volumes.
They are wonderful...thin little books that contain an unbelievable amount of information.

Kurt in NJ · 11-27-2013, 10:45 AM

The service bulletins are good to have also

Bruce Lancaster · 11-27-2013, 11:33 AM

Service bulletins, the '28-36 edition of the parts book, and the Canadian 1946 Sop manual would add up to a good basic set in my opinion...
The 1946 manual does not cover 1936, of course, but it gives good detailed information that is broadly applicable to 1932-48. It has been reprinted with various titles, like 1939-48 Shop manual.

11-26-2013, 06:45 PM	#1
Ross6860 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 196	1936 Shop Manual? Is there a service or shop manual for the early Fords, specifically the 1936 I have? We have decided to keep the mechanical brakes, so I'm looking for a detailed procedure for adjusting them. I haven't taken a close look yet, so maybe it will be blatantly obvious what's going on down there. Is the Faxon Auto Literature stuff for '32-'37 decent? Looks like a collection of service bulletins.

11-26-2013, 06:54 PM	#2
ken ct BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: stratford,ct Posts: 5,971	Re: 1936 Shop Manual? VB-13 is the one you want. All the big box Vendors should have them,verry detaild. ken ct.

11-26-2013, 07:34 PM	#3
Brendan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: At my kitchen table in Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 2,904	Re: 1936 Shop Manual? is that the thin one with a green cover? if it is it had good instructions on how to adjust your brakes. reed it carefully and don't skip any steps. I have done it a few times and always have to look back at it __________________ If it would have been a snake it would have bit ya! i can't spell my way out of a paper bag!

11-26-2013, 08:14 PM	#4
ken ct BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: stratford,ct Posts: 5,971	Re: 1936 Shop Manual? Yes it is Brendan,in fact I have 2 of them. 1 dirty one and one clean one in the house.ken ct Last edited by ken ct; 11-27-2013 at 11:46 AM. Reason: spelling

11-26-2013, 08:20 PM	#5
Brendan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: At my kitchen table in Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 2,904	Re: 1936 Shop Manual? also the instructions about removing the oil pan are good, I read it after I did the job, what a dumb ass! __________________ If it would have been a snake it would have bit ya! i can't spell my way out of a paper bag!

11-27-2013, 10:33 AM	#6
Bruce Lancaster Member Emeritus Join Date: May 2010 Location: Madison, NJ Posts: 5,230	Re: 1936 Shop Manual? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Those are actually a reprint of books offered by NAPA in the 1930's...1932-36, 1937-8, 1939-40. There were also Chevy and Plymouth volumes. They are wonderful...thin little books that contain an unbelievable amount of information.

11-27-2013, 10:45 AM	#7
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,159	Re: 1936 Shop Manual? The service bulletins are good to have also

11-27-2013, 11:33 AM	#8
Bruce Lancaster Member Emeritus Join Date: May 2010 Location: Madison, NJ Posts: 5,230	Re: 1936 Shop Manual? Service bulletins, the '28-36 edition of the parts book, and the Canadian 1946 Sop manual would add up to a good basic set in my opinion... The 1946 manual does not cover 1936, of course, but it gives good detailed information that is broadly applicable to 1932-48. It has been reprinted with various titles, like 1939-48 Shop manual.