iang454 Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Hello everyone I have recently bought a 353 :-D and my question to everyone is which is the best workshop manual to buy for the GMC range as I will be doing all the work myself. Regards Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 TM9-801 is the main workshop manual and this should cover most, if not all of your needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdx10 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?7903-WW2-Manuals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iang454 Posted November 11, 2016 Author Share Posted November 11, 2016 http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?7903-WW2-Manuals Thank you very much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgewc51 Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Hi Go to a web site called internet archive type in TM9-801 then search, it will show you the manual which you can view or download. I did this for both my WC51 & 353 saved a lot of money as manuals don't come cheap. All the best Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooTallMike Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Hi, As already stated TM 9-801 covers all basic operation, maintenance and repairs If you are likely to do any more in-depth mechanical work it would also be worth considering the following: TM 9-1801 'Power train, chassis and bodies' and TM 9-1802A 'Power plant for 2 1/2 ton...' If you are interested in the historical aspect of the truck especially with regard to accurate restoration the following are very good: "GMC CCKW-352/353" (mixed French/German text) by Becker and Dentzer (very rare book but worth watching out for) "The GMC CCKW Truck in U.S. Service" by David Doyle ISBN 978-0-89747-724-6 "GMC Un Camion de Legende" (French text) by Jean-Michel Boniface ISBN 2-7268-9323-6 (nb. this is a revision of their original English-language book "The GMC 6x6 and DUKW a Universal Truck" ISBN 0-85429-860-6 which has been out of print for a long time but copies occasionally come up for sale) Regards - MG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdx10 Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 As an aside I'd recommend doing a Google search ( other search engines are available ) for anyone needing manuals , I'd certainly do this before splashing out heard earned cash , often considerable amounts of hard earned cash , for manuals that may be in the public domain and freely available online. If you have an American vehicle chances are good that there are manuals out there, occasionally it'll help if you know what you are looking for and in this respect its worth finding a copy of FM21-6 which is a list of publications for training - this gives you lists of Field Manuals, Tech Manuals, Tech Bulletins etc ., FM21-6 in various publication dates can be found online as simply as typing ' FM21-6 ' in to Google search . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadline Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 (edited) The TM9-801 is pretty useless for repairs. It covers OPERATION and MAINTENANCE. And by maintenance that really only covers 'is it broke? Get a new one'. In early 43 the echelon system of maintenance was in full effect and the TM9 was stripped of any useful workshop info except daily/weekly/monthly service Checks. The March 43 TM10-1563 would be the last (well, there is an addendum to cover the fuel/water trucks) would be the one to get. If you stick with the 44/45 TM9 series you're gonna need AT LEAST FOUR books: TM9-801 Operation and Maintenance TM9-1801, Ordnance Maintenance Power Train, Chassis, and Bodies TM9-1802A Engine and Powerplant maintenance (this will also have DUKW info... so bonus?) SNL-G-508 Supply Catalog/Parts book. If you are going to rebuild the 270 you'll want TB9-1802A Fits and Tolerances. You can find PDF versions online for cheap. Most of them are online at http://www.tm9-801.com I say the TM10s are a better book, plus you only need 2: TM10-1563 Maintenance and TM10-1562 Parts Edited November 25, 2016 by deadline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iang454 Posted November 26, 2016 Author Share Posted November 26, 2016 The TM9-801 is pretty useless for repairs. It covers OPERATION and MAINTENANCE. And by maintenance that really only covers 'is it broke? Get a new one'. In early 43 the echelon system of maintenance was in full effect and the TM9 was stripped of any useful workshop info except daily/weekly/monthly service Checks. The March 43 TM10-1563 would be the last (well, there is an addendum to cover the fuel/water trucks) would be the one to get. If you stick with the 44/45 TM9 series you're gonna need AT LEAST FOUR books: TM9-801 Operation and Maintenance TM9-1801, Ordnance Maintenance Power Train, Chassis, and Bodies TM9-1802A Engine and Powerplant maintenance (this will also have DUKW info... so bonus?) SNL-G-508 Supply Catalog/Parts book. If you are going to rebuild the 270 you'll want TB9-1802A Fits and Tolerances. You can find PDF versions online for cheap. Most of them are online at www.tm9-801.com I say the TM10s are a better book, plus you only need 2: TM10-1563 Maintenance and TM10-1562 Parts Thank you very much I have indeed found that the TM9-801 is all about maintenance and not really repairs thank you for the info. Regards Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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