F350 Service Manual?

BBear · 03-26-2010, 06:49 AM

Hi guys,

I've recently purchased a 1988 Coachmen Catalina based on the Ford Econoline 350 and I was wondering which would be the recommended service manual to purchase.

One option is the Haynes manual:

Ford Full-size Vans Repair Manual covering Econoline E-100 thru E-350 with gasoline engines for 1969 thru 1991

But this manual is not really RV-oriented... so I would like to check with you guys if better options are available or if the Haynes manual is the one.

Thanks in advance...

BB

subford · 03-26-2010, 09:05 AM

Those manuals are too general you need something for your year only.
A good one would be the 1987 Ford E & F-series Shop manual.
It would be good to get the wiring diagrams in the Eleectrical & Vacuum Trouble-Shooting manual for your year also.
Ebay is a good place to look for these.
I take it your 1988 Class "C" is a 1987 Ford E350. I know your title say 1988 but go by the VIN number to find the year as it could also be a 1986.
Post the VIN number without the last four numbers and we can tell you more about it.
You are not going to find a shop manual for the home part of the unit.
You will just have ask question on the Forum.

BBear · 03-26-2010, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subford

I take it your 1988 Class "C" is a 1987 Ford E350. I know your title say 1988 but go by the VIN number to find the year as it could also be a 1986.
Post the VIN number without the last four numbers and we can tell you more about it.

I think you are correct, because by the drivers door has some references to 86 and 87.

In any case, here is my VIN:

1FDKE30G6JHA5xxxx

Any great news?

Could you confirm which service manuals is recommended for this camper?

Thanks in advance,

BB