What manual/reference book to get?

Gautam · 03-25-2001, 02:41 PM

Hi,
Ok, I finally bought one Mustang 5.0 reference book, titled "The Official Mustang 5.0 Technical Reference and Performance Handbook" by Al Kirschenbaum. This book is great and it shows many parts and things found on the 5.0L, however it doesn't have detailed information on adding mods, working with electrical components, etc.

Anywho, I am looking to get a repair manual for my 89 5.0L LX, and I dunno what to get. Should I get the Haynes or Chilton manual? Or is there anything better?

What do you all recommend? I am mainly looking for the mother-of-all (if there is one) repair manuals for the 5.0L.

Thanks!
Bye!

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Gautam N. Lad
http://www.cubicdesign.com
http://www.cubicdesign.com/mustang/

buddha · 03-25-2001, 03:45 PM

I have the Charles Probst maunual, and it has everything I need in it. While it doesn't really provide the mechanical how to, like brakes and such, it does have all of the electrical stuff you will need to know.

It has wiring diagrams, electrical tests, diagnosis and troubleshooting , and the trouble codes for the self test. It is definitely worth the 20 bucks I spent on it.

03-25-2001, 06:03 PM

Gautam-

In addition to the book you just mentioned, which is great, I also have the Haynes manual. It's pretty good but I feel it could have even more information. For about $25 you could have both the Chilton's and Haynes. If you go for the Chilton's, I would get one from their "total car care" series rather than the older style.

Also, does Mitchell's (sp?) make a book for the Mustang? Might want to check those out. Had one of those for my Grand Prix and it was very thorough.

Hope this helps...

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Greg
91 LX Convertible

R-MODEL · 03-26-2001, 10:16 AM

I went and bought the ford manual form car, the complete set with electricals, its great, it gives you all the part numbers even.

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1994 Mustang GT with 110K miles, ported cobra intake, ported edlebrock heads, 1 3/4" long tube, b303 cam, 2 chamber flowmasters, cobra-r wheels, cobra front brake kit, saleen wing, recaro seats, radar detector, etc.

84_GT350 · 03-26-2001, 02:26 PM

Hands down the factory service manuals are the best for repairs and whatnot. Expensive though at about $80 per set (there's about 4 volumes...electrical, chassis, powertrain, etc.). The book by Charles Probst that buddha mentioned is great for any type of electrical work and comes in 2 volumes to cover different years. If you'd like, I can give you a complete list of all the books I have. I work in a book store and, to my knowledge, have all the Mustang and Ford books from major publishers. They take up an entire shelf on my book case along with all my other tech books.

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1984 1/2 GT350 (#842 Hatchback w/ T-tops), 302HO, Comp cams Xtreme Energy cam, Carter 625cfm carb, Weiand Stealth intake, MSD distributor, MSD coil, FMS 9mm wires, 1 5/8" MAC unequal shorties, 2 1/2" MAC Prochamber H-pipe, Flowmaster 2 chambers, KYBs, 16"x8" 4 lug Cobra Rs, Falken 245/45ZR16s

Gautam · 03-28-2001, 10:27 AM

Hi,
Well, I wasn't just referring to electricals only, but rather information on anything/everything, like suspension, interior, engine, etc.

I will look into Haynes first, and see what I can do. BTW, There is no Haynes manual for the Mustang only is there? Cuz all I seem to see is the Haynes covers the Fox Mustang and Capri.

Thanks!
Bye!

------------------
Gautam N. Lad
http://www.cubicdesign.com
http://www.cubicdesign.com/mustang/

84_GT350 · 03-29-2001, 03:13 AM

I'm more a fan of Chilton's than Haynes. They seem to be a little easier to follow/understand and I think their pictures are better. That's just me though.

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1984 1/2 GT350 (#842 Hatchback w/ T-tops), 302HO, Comp cams Xtreme Energy cam, Carter 625cfm carb, Weiand Stealth intake, MSD distributor, MSD coil, FMS 9mm wires, 1 5/8" MAC unequal shorties, 2 1/2" MAC Prochamber H-pipe, Flowmaster 2 chambers, KYBs, 16"x8" 4 lug Cobra Rs, Falken 245/45ZR16s

03-25-2001, 02:41 PM	#1
Gautam Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Brampton, ON, Canada Posts: 298	What manual/reference book to get? Hi, Ok, I finally bought one Mustang 5.0 reference book, titled "The Official Mustang 5.0 Technical Reference and Performance Handbook" by Al Kirschenbaum. This book is great and it shows many parts and things found on the 5.0L, however it doesn't have detailed information on adding mods, working with electrical components, etc. Anywho, I am looking to get a repair manual for my 89 5.0L LX, and I dunno what to get. Should I get the Haynes or Chilton manual? Or is there anything better? What do you all recommend? I am mainly looking for the mother-of-all (if there is one) repair manuals for the 5.0L. Thanks! Bye! ------------------ Gautam N. Lad http://www.cubicdesign.com http://www.cubicdesign.com/mustang/

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03-25-2001, 03:45 PM	#2
buddha Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 327	I have the Charles Probst maunual, and it has everything I need in it. While it doesn't really provide the mechanical how to, like brakes and such, it does have all of the electrical stuff you will need to know. It has wiring diagrams, electrical tests, diagnosis and troubleshooting , and the trouble codes for the self test. It is definitely worth the 20 bucks I spent on it.

03-25-2001, 06:03 PM	#3
cleangreenmachine Guest Posts: n/a	Gautam- In addition to the book you just mentioned, which is great, I also have the Haynes manual. It's pretty good but I feel it could have even more information. For about $25 you could have both the Chilton's and Haynes. If you go for the Chilton's, I would get one from their "total car care" series rather than the older style. Also, does Mitchell's (sp?) make a book for the Mustang? Might want to check those out. Had one of those for my Grand Prix and it was very thorough. Hope this helps... ------------------ Greg 91 LX Convertible

03-26-2001, 10:16 AM	#4
R-MODEL Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 54	I went and bought the ford manual form car, the complete set with electricals, its great, it gives you all the part numbers even. ------------------ 1994 Mustang GT with 110K miles, ported cobra intake, ported edlebrock heads, 1 3/4" long tube, b303 cam, 2 chamber flowmasters, cobra-r wheels, cobra front brake kit, saleen wing, recaro seats, radar detector, etc.

03-26-2001, 02:26 PM	#5
84_GT350 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Overland Park, KS, USA Posts: 1,631	Hands down the factory service manuals are the best for repairs and whatnot. Expensive though at about $80 per set (there's about 4 volumes...electrical, chassis, powertrain, etc.). The book by Charles Probst that buddha mentioned is great for any type of electrical work and comes in 2 volumes to cover different years. If you'd like, I can give you a complete list of all the books I have. I work in a book store and, to my knowledge, have all the Mustang and Ford books from major publishers. They take up an entire shelf on my book case along with all my other tech books. ------------------ 1984 1/2 GT350 (#842 Hatchback w/ T-tops), 302HO, Comp cams Xtreme Energy cam, Carter 625cfm carb, Weiand Stealth intake, MSD distributor, MSD coil, FMS 9mm wires, 1 5/8" MAC unequal shorties, 2 1/2" MAC Prochamber H-pipe, Flowmaster 2 chambers, KYBs, 16"x8" 4 lug Cobra Rs, Falken 245/45ZR16s

03-28-2001, 10:27 AM	#6
Gautam Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Brampton, ON, Canada Posts: 298	Hi, Well, I wasn't just referring to electricals only, but rather information on anything/everything, like suspension, interior, engine, etc. I will look into Haynes first, and see what I can do. BTW, There is no Haynes manual for the Mustang only is there? Cuz all I seem to see is the Haynes covers the Fox Mustang and Capri. Thanks! Bye! ------------------ Gautam N. Lad http://www.cubicdesign.com http://www.cubicdesign.com/mustang/

03-29-2001, 03:13 AM	#7
84_GT350 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Overland Park, KS, USA Posts: 1,631	I'm more a fan of Chilton's than Haynes. They seem to be a little easier to follow/understand and I think their pictures are better. That's just me though. ------------------ 1984 1/2 GT350 (#842 Hatchback w/ T-tops), 302HO, Comp cams Xtreme Energy cam, Carter 625cfm carb, Weiand Stealth intake, MSD distributor, MSD coil, FMS 9mm wires, 1 5/8" MAC unequal shorties, 2 1/2" MAC Prochamber H-pipe, Flowmaster 2 chambers, KYBs, 16"x8" 4 lug Cobra Rs, Falken 245/45ZR16s