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Hello everybody, I have a 86 Mustang Lx Convertible. And it is really beginning To show some wear and need some repair. I would like to purchase a good Repair Manuel to help guide me though this process if any one has any suggestions I would love to hear them, Thanks everyone.
Sincerely, Mark Davis
 

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Jay Leno has an on staff mechanic. I do not know if he has a brother named Manuel, but I can ask for you.

Chiltons and Haynes are the obvious starting place if you are a beginner. I do not think they have enough non engine rebuild info once you get to the interior.
A Ford Shop Manual on CD/DVD is what I would be looking for. (Actually, I am looking for the paper copy after we last moved. I might find a CD-ROM copy first.)
 

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Chilton or Haynes are ok but for me I got a Ford Assembly Manual. More in depth. Some, like the 86 models there may be several, one covers electrical, one mechanical and so on,
 

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Here’s two of what I think the General is talking about. I scored these on eBay for a fair price. They’ve definitely been helpful at times! Need to get my hands on the electrical book one of these days!
 
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Factory manuals are the best. They pop up for sale occasionally. Usually in the $75 - $125 range for a set of all 4 books.
 

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These are the best electrical manuals

 
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