Ford Cobra Fastback & Hardtop 1969 Shop Manual | PDF Download
A 1969 Ford Cobra deserves to be looked after properly, and this shop manual shows you how. It has over 1,400 pages of detailed instructions, measurements and torque settings, and it’s been written for hands-on DIY owners and professional technicians.
Engine and Cobra Jet rebuilds, Holley carburetor overhauls, disc brake service, 4-speed gearbox repairs and rear axle setup are all covered, with the specifications to go with them.
Models covered
- Cobra 2-Door Fastback
- Cobra 2-Door Hardtop
Engine
- 428 V8 Cobra Jet (including Ram Air)
Transmissions
- 4-speed manual
- Automatic
What’s included
Engine
- Engine removal and installation
- Cylinder head removal, overhaul and installation
- Valves, valve springs, push rods and hydraulic lifters
- Valve clearance adjustment
- Camshaft removal and installation
- Timing chain and front cover, front oil seal replacement
- Crankshaft, main bearings and connecting rod bearings
- Pistons, piston pins and rings
- Cylinder block cleaning and inspection
- Oil pump, oil pan and oil filter
- Intake and exhaust manifolds
- Engine mounts
- Flywheel and clutch pilot bushing
- Compression test, vacuum test, camshaft end play
- Crankcase ventilation system
- Thermactor emission control system: air pump, bypass valve and check valve tests
- Engine specifications and torque figures
Ignition and tune-up
- Points and condenser replacement and adjustment
- Distributor, cap, rotor and coil testing and overhaul
- Ignition timing and timing mark locations
- Spark plugs and spark plug wires
Fuel system
- Holley 4-barrel carburetor overhaul and adjustment: float level, choke, accelerating pump and power valve
- Fuel pump testing
- Fuel tank and fuel lines
- Air cleaner service
- Throttle linkage
Cooling and exhaust
- Radiator and radiator hoses
- Thermostat testing and replacement
- Fan, fan belt and fan drive
- Cooling system pressure test and cleaning
- Exhaust pipes, mufflers and mounting brackets
Clutch and transmissions
- Clutch adjustment, removal and installation
- 4-speed manual transmission overhaul
- Gear shift linkage adjustment
- Automatic transmission overhaul, fluid checks, drain and refill
- Band and linkage adjustments
- Engine idle speed check
- Fluid leak diagnosis
Driveshaft and rear axle
- Driveshaft balance and angle checks
- Universal joint overhaul
- Rear axle removal, overhaul and installation
- Pinion bearing preload and ring gear backlash
- Gear tooth contact patterns
- Differential and axle shaft service
- Limited-slip differential testing
- Rear axle ratio codes
Brakes
- Disc brake service
- Drum brake service
- Brake adjustment
- Master cylinder and wheel cylinder overhaul
- Power brake booster
- Hydraulic system bleeding
- Brake pedal height and travel checks
- Parking brake adjustment
Suspension, steering and wheels
- Front end inspection and lubrication
- Caster, camber and toe-in adjustment
- Ball joints and front springs
- Shock absorber checks
- Power steering pump and steering gear service
- Steering columns and linkage
- Steering wheel spoke position adjustment
- Wheel balancing, tire service and wheel bearings
Electrical
- Starter motor testing and overhaul
- Alternator and regulator testing
- Battery service
- Headlight system and alignment
- Instrument panel, gauges and clusters
- Turn signals, emergency flasher and horns
- Windshield wipers and washers
- Wiring diagrams, fuses and circuit protection
Heating and ventilation
- Heater core, hoses and blower motor
- Control cables and vacuum actuators
- Defroster nozzles and vents
Body and interior
- Door removal, trim panels and window regulators
- Door lock and handle service
- Side window mechanisms
- Windshield and back window replacement
- Grille, bumpers and exterior mouldings
- Seats, interior trim and headlining
- Roof outside cover
Servicing and identification
- Lubrication chart and service intervals
- Maintenance schedule
- Pre-delivery checks
- Body, paint, trim, engine, transmission and rear axle codes
- Specifications, torque figures and special service tools
- This manual covers the complete 1969 Ford/Lincoln/ Mercury Passenger car range
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