Shop/Repair Manual

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  1. clarkitect

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    Anybody know where I can get an official Ford Shop/Repair manual for my 1980 Fairmont? I keep googling and turning up nothing. I plan on getting the 78-83 Haynes manual, but would like an official Ford manual too. Did they not make any, or do I need to look for the entire Fairmont line? Thanks.
     
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    Thanks Barge. Is there any engine manuals, or is Haynes and Chilton it?
     
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    You need a complete factory set, which is usually 2-5 volumes.
    That auction was for only one book from a set.
    Full sets do come up on ebay, and Amazon can hook you up with used version of the chiltons and haynes if you don't want to use ebay.
     
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    Sweet, now I know what to look for. Thanks Guys. Newbe to the extreme here.
     
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    So wait, does the body - chassis - electrical manual include the engine? Do they include that under chassis? Sorry, Nube here.
     
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    Oh, my, don't pay $55 for that!
    Patience, and you shall be rewarded, seriously I got my '78 manuals on ebay complete for $20! All volumes.
     
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    Oh, not to worry. I just said I found what I was looking for. Then the search ensued. I just picked one off on eBay for $8 in mint condition. This is why I love ya guys. I'm a lot like my wagon-- just point me in the right direction and I'll get there.
     

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