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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 04:54 AM
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i'm getting ready to start on a 51 45 flathead.looking for a good service manual,there are several out there.whitch one is the best.
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 10:51 AM
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Mine is a '42 so I wound up buying the military manuals. www.nosparts.com seems to have a good list of available manuals. You might also try eBay.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 07:19 AM
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thanks for the info,there are so many books out there that you could spend a lot of money finding the right one.that where help from other members comes in handy.
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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 05:15 PM
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I use the military manuals also and they are OK to get you started. Remember they were, at least the one I have, written for trained personnel who weren't starting at the beginning. If I find anything better I'll get back with you.
 
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Just joined and looking through the threads sorry for the late reply but check out www.45restoration.com got all the parts ya need for that 45 rebuild and good overhaul book part #E-8 engine &transmission overhaul maunal
 
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check out 45restoration.com
 
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