Re: IML: Dummies Books on Engines?

[eddie walker <moparedwalker@xxxxxxxxx>]

I was a novice a couple of years ago, having spent my entire adult life in a cushy office job and paying someone to do the work for me. I enrolled in a local Vo-Tech school and learned how to build an engine and then went to the body shop class to learn body work. I can now do most of the work on my cars. I also own a ' 59 and I think most of the fun is doing it yourself. There are some very intelligent people on this list. I belong to quite a few lists but this one is by far the best and even though I mostly lurk without any one knowing I exist, I learn something everyday.......So thank you all....I wish you luck...Heading out this morning to Chattanooga......eddie

rob van der Es <r.vdes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 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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