Hi there guys, i am restoring a 1979 Bedford TK 860 330cu 5.4l deisel.
Just a quick question as regards the various manuals availible that are applicable to my model bedford, and whether anyone here knows if i have the correct manuals in mind prior to me parting with any cash.
Primarily i want a manual to assist in maintenance/servicing & generally becoming familiar with the engine. The Service Training Manual TS.505 seems to be the one i need as regards the engine, with TS.507 & TS.508 manuals dealing with the transmission/prop shaft & steering gear/front axle/brakes.
However these manuals were all printed in the early 1960's, almost 20 years before my Bedford was even manufactured. Am i right in assuming the TK series changed little in that time so these manuals would still be applicable to my bedford, or were there updated manuals that would be more suitible??? If so, what are the manual codes & where could i purchase them?
Ive seen a series of 6 manuals on http://www.vintagemvmanuals.co.uk/ titled 'Bedford Trucks & Coaches 1973 onwards' that cover everything from engine, transmission, axles, brakes....the lot. Is anyone familiar with this series of bedford manuals and whether they are more suitible for my 1979 TK than the TS manuals? I cant really afford both sets, so its one or the other.
I also need a parts list manual, does anyone know the code for this and where i could possibly get hold of a copy?
Apologies for the rambling post. Any help and advice will be very much appreciated.
Cheers