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FOREWORD
This manual contains complete service information for 1954 and
1955 Ford trucks. Step-by-step procedures for trouble shooting,
cleaning and inspecting, repairing, and replacing the various parts,
assemblies, and systems o"n the truck are presented here. This manual
also contains maintenance and lubrication data as well as a tabula-
tion of truck specifications. Detailed illustrations of many of the
service operations are given here. Disassembled views of some of the
truck units show the various parts in the order of their disassembly or
assembly. In many cases, a glance at these illustrations will tell you
all you need to know about how parts go together.
The material presented in this manual is arranged in five main
parts as listed in the Table of Contents on the following pages. Under
each part, chapter headings covering the major subjects in each part
are given. The section headings under each chapter title indicate the
subjects covered in the chapter.
Part ONE-POWER PLANT-has to do with the Ford truck
engines and the various systems that are necessary to their operation.
These include the fuel, ignition, and cooling systems.
Part TWO-CHASSIS-contains information on the entire power
train (clutch, conventional transmissions, Overdrive, drive lines, rear
axles, etc.) and the running gear (frames, springs, suspension, brakes,
wheels, tires, steering gear, steering linkages, etc.). Service procedures
for the Fordomatic transmission are published in a separate manual.
Part THREE-ELECTRICAL AND ACCESSORIES-covers all
of the electrical systems and units (except the ignition system) and
all of the accessories (except the Overdrive and Fordomatic).
Part FOUR-BODIES-contains information on the maintenance
and repair of all body components, including adjustment and align-
ment of doors, hoods, and fenders. In addition, window glass adjust-
ments are given in this part.
Part FIVE-MAINTENANCE AND SPECIFICATIONS-gives
complete maintenance and lubrication information, and contains all
the specifications necessary for the proper servicing of Ford trucks.
Throughout this manual, the top of each left-hand, even-numbered
page gives the name of the chapter, and the top of each right-hand,
odd-numbered page gives the name of the section involved on the
page. Thus, wherever you open the manual, a glance at the top of the
two pages will tell you exactly what subject matter is discussed at
that point.
This manual has been prepared to help you in doing a good serv-
icing job on Ford trucks. Keep your manual where it will be readily
available for reference at all times.
FORD DIVISION
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
SERVICE
DEPARTMENT
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