Cherokee Maintenance Manuals

[missionpilot]

I currently have the Haynes "Wagoneer and Pickup 1972 thru 1991" Manual (#50029)which claims to cover my 1978 Chief S but contains alot of 'other' stuff as well. Does anyone know of any other manuals that are specific to just the Chief or for a smaller time (and thus model)spread? Please include any ideas on where to get the other manuals as the parts store guy just shrugged.

[JeepFreak]

You can get a TSM. They are much more specific. Somebody out there sells theses but I can't remember who.

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JeepFreak

[JeepFreak]

Oopps! Guess I should have told you a TSM is the Technical Service Manual(dealers service manual) and they are year specific.

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JeepFreak

[This message has been edited by JeepFreak (edited January 13, 2001).]

[Ayres]

I own the 1978 Technical Service Manual (TSM). It contains tons of information on the CJ and cherokee and wagoneer and truck.

The Haynes I also have and is quite worthless. Although the Haynes pictures of the rear brakes were somewhat helpful. I would highly suggest the TSM for all repairs.

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Brian Ayres
1978 Cherokee
The FSJ with a Full Size Bumper
www.inficad.com/~sungodra/fsj/FSJ.html (http://www.inficad.com/~sungodra/fsj/FSJ.html)

[missionpilot]

Hey Brian, Do you happen to recall where you got your TSM?

[dweezle]

I got mine from ebay.

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wanted: Dana 20 PTO and winch.

[joe]

Zack Heisey <zmjeeps@twcny.rr.com> will have a good quality repop of the original TSM and maybe even an original. Ebay is also a source for originals and Turners 4WD I think at www.thejeep.com (http://www.thejeep.com) or Leon Rosser www.thinkjeep.com (http://www.thinkjeep.com) also deals in TSM's

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Regards,
-joe
63 2-dr Wag, 73 J-4000, 82 CJ-8

[Ayres]

I got mine from the previous owner. It was all just stored in on big pile of paper. I sorted it all out with 4 binders and many dividers and I am really glad that I have it.


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Brian Ayres
1978 Cherokee
The FSJ with a Full Size Bumper
www.inficad.com/~sungodra/fsj/FSJ.html (http://www.inficad.com/~sungodra/fsj/FSJ.html)

[Mikel2]

Ebay is a great source. I got my 78 3-volume set for $42. They are priceless!

[missionpilot]

Been searching on eBay all night...still no TSM.

Any hints on a specific category or search string to try ...or (to make me sound really lazy) an actual auction number someone has found.

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--MissionPilot

[fas2c]

I found this link http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?MfcISAPICommand=GetResult&ht=1&SortProperty=MetaEndSort&query=Jeep+Service+manuals

Hope it helps,
fas2c

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The Big Orange
1974 Wagoneer
360-THM 400w/QT
31-10.5's
Super Saggy Springs
135,000 miles

[missionpilot]

Thanks Alot fas2c!

Those look like what I need. I'll bid and see if I can get them.

Appreciate the help.

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--MissionPilot
'78 Cherokee Chief S
Stock except for PO's tiny mirrors
About to get a 'non-stock' but working starter

"Therefore, Prepare your minds for action."

[FSFrank]

You can find some good deals on eBay, but plan on looking/bidding for awhile. Average price seems to go from ~$40 to ~$70. Like most of eBay, bidding gets hotter the closer you get to the end of the auction.

I bought my 82/83 TSM from Zack Heisey (see above). I paid a fair price and didn't have to wait for a 82/83 TSM to pop up on eBay. I also bought a Jeep Parts Manual while I was at it. IMHO the JPM is just as valuable as the TSM. It shows exploded diagrams and part numbers for all Jeep vehicles. They also cover multiple years in two volumes (pre-80 and 80-up).

Hope this helps ...

Frank



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FSFrank
fgeorge@techcom.net

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[jeepbob]

I got mine by going to an auto parts swap meet. Beware though, you will find something else you "need".

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65 wag. 360/edelbrock rb4/t400/20 t-case/4:10 d27/d44 tracloc/onboard air/onboard 110v power(no inverter)/1999 Lincoln t.c.leather buckets/taurus ctr console/winch/33x12.50/tunes/water proof door pads
soon to have new motor/d44frt/d60r(4:10)welded diff/custom bumpers
see ya in da mud