Shop Tips

This was a monthly publication provided to both the Ford dealership and private sector repair facilities for useful tips on servicing the 1966 Ford line-up.  Also included within the booklet were updates to specifications where there was either a typographical error in original publications or a mid-year design changes.

1965/September    In this issue:  The announcement of Ford's 1966 model year lineup

1965/October    In this issue:

1965/November    In this issue:  1966 Revised Passenger Car and Truck Specifications; The 1966 Fairlane GTA Sports Shift and C-6 Transmission; 1966 Ford Drive Shafts; The 1966 Thermactor Exhaust Emission Control System; 1966 Dual-Action Tailgate Adjustment--All Station Wagons; 1966 Ford Light Truck Reference and Selection Chart; Technical Service Briefs; Spotlight Special For November-December (although listed in the index, no spotlight special was included in the issue)

1965/December    In this issue:  Vehicle Identification Plates

1966/January    In this issue:  Bronco Towing and Lifting Instructions; Technical Service Briefs; Diagnosis and Testing for: Battery, Charging and Starting Systems; Cooling System; Heater and Defroster.  Shop Tips--1965 Yearly Index 

1966/February    In this issue:  Diagnosis and Testing for:  Ignition System; Fuel System; Wind Noise.  Technical Service Briefs; Cleaning Crankcase Ventilation System

1966/March    In this issue:  Engine Diagnosis and Testing...Using An Oscilliscope

1966/April    In this issue:  Safety Checks--Part I--Brakes and Tires; New FoMoCo Hi-Lo Piston Rings--Application Guide and Installation Tips; Technical Service Briefs; Revised Ignition Timing Specifications

1966/May    In this issue:  Safety Checks--Part II--Suspension, Steering and Visibility; Technical Service Briefs; New Tinting Material

1966/June    In this issue:  Vacation Checks and Services (checks for) Tires, Towing, Trailer Hitches, Auxiliary Spring Kits, Fan Belts, Cooling System, Electrical System and Engine; Rotunda 6,000-Mile Oil Filter; High Performance Book; Technical Service Briefs; Cylinder Head Gasket Chart; Air Conditioning Checks

1966/July-August    In this issue:  Clutch Service (includes) Cleaning/Inspection and Adjustments; Fairlane GT and GTA 4-V Carburetor; Technical Service Briefs; Muffler Application Guide

1966/September    In this issue:  The announcement of Ford's 1967 model year lineup

1966/October    In this issue:  Vehicle Identification Plates

1966/November    In this issue:

1966/December    In this issue:   How To Identify and Order D.S.O. (Domestic Special Order) Parts (includes) Identifying D.S.O. Vehicles,  Identifying D.S.O. Parts and D.S.O. Special Paint and Trim; Vacuum Controlled Door Systems-Operation, Diagnosis, Adjustment (includes) Headlight Covers, Side Door Locks, Rolling Door Locks and Luggage Compartment Door Locks;  Technical Service Briefs; New Automotive Electrical Connector Sleeves