Re: IML: Dummies Books on Engines?

["rob van der Es" <r.vdes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Laurie,

Well, that is not an easy question you are asking here..
I learned all the stuff I know about cars and engines by reading a lot of
books about those subjects and a lot of practice.
However, I am not thát sure if a 59 Crown is the ideal car to start with :)

On the other, it might well be the right car to start with since it isn't
loaded with electronic gadgets like ABS,ASR, fuel injection etc.
Imperials of that area are not too difficult to understand and to work at.

It is all quite basic stuff (I know that is easy to say for me), meaning
you don't need special equipment  or expensive special tools.

If I were you I should start with running to the local library and get me
all the books about car maintainance and engine repair!
After studying those books I would get me a 1959 FSM and a 59 Parts
catalog if possible (for those nice exploded view drawings, gives you a
better idea how everything is put together).

Well, and then it is time to practice...
The only way to become a skilled DIY mechanic is grabbing your tools
together and work on that car.


And ofcourse there is always this wonderful IML if you don't know how to
do a specific job on the car!!

Good luck and congrats with that nice 59 Crown!!

Robert
1960 Crown 4d-HT




Op Zo, 28 mei, 2006 7:47 am, schreef Clint and Laurie Carter:
> Hi list!
>
>
> Okay, now that I've got my Pink Lady home, I want to start working on
> her. I know the engine needs work...but where do I start? I know, the FSM
> (that
> means Factory Service Manual, right?).  Is that a good place for a
> beginner? Or is there a Dummies book? My mechanical knowledge is limited
> to Lefty Loosy, Righty Tighty. Yeah, I can use a screwdriver and a wrench
> (hammers
> are good, too), but what else do I need to learn? I don't mind getting my
> hands dirty. I have a basic understanding of HOW an engine works, I just
> don't know how to MAKE it work. How did you all learn? Where do I start?
>
> And body work...oy va!
>
>
> I have read just about all the messages on the list for the past three
> years, and frankly, a lot of it's over my head.
>
> So, please point me in the right direction!
>
>
> Thank you guys and gals,
> Laurie Carter
> Ilwaco, WA USA
> '59 Crown
>
>
>
>
>
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