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Old 09-24-2019, 01:36 AM   #5
bobH
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Default Re: Question about "The Green Bible" manual

I've got an original 'Green Bible', which I've had since the 1950's. It's marked November 1950 on the cover, and indeed, it has 802 pages. I've used mine extensively, and it's falling apart. I'm puzzled with the pricing, as I don't see 60 or 100 value. Mine will probably be given away, free, someday soon (age catching up to me).
It's an interesting reference for REPLACEMENT parts. And, it's NOT a repair manual. It has diagrams that are sometimes useful to identify missing parts and show how some stuff was put together.
I'd keep looking. And, if you're looking for a repair manual, I'd be looking much beyond the Green Bible. Ford didn't really do repair manuals, in the sense that GM did. So, you will be looking for 'alternatives'.
Manuals that might interest you...
Ford V8 Service Bulletins (avail in reprint)
Motor Manuals (almost any year issue that covers your 41) (don't worry if it's a car manual - your pickup has essentially the same running gear)
Old Chilton Manuals
Workshop Manual for Ford V8 and Mercury, 32-48, Scientific Publications, Sydney & Melbourne, c1956, reprint 1963
Maintenance Manual for Ford Fordor Sedan built for US Government, Models 2GA73C & 21A73C, published by Ford Motor Company, July 5, 1942. It's a WWII TM-10-1375, published for the Military. Available in reprint.
Ford, Lincoln & Mercury Service Manual 1942-1948 Cars and Trucks, Published by Ford Motor Company, 3606-42-42, August 15, 1948. This one is reprinted. It's pretty small, and wouldn't be my first choice (but better than nothing).
I'm sure that there are many others.
Besides the faxon suggestion above, you might also try contacting Dave Graham. He writes articles for the V8 Times, and you will find him in the V8 Times, or in the club roster. [email protected] Dave has, or at least used to have, a reprint business for old manuals (any make, not just Ford). If he is still doing the reprints, he will no doubt have an abundance of Ford manuals.
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