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Title: 1978 440 engine manual
Post by: ti1on2 on March 21, 2005, 01:04:49 AM
I was wondering if anyone could help me in locating a manual for my 1978 American Clipper which has a 440 Dodge engine. Is there a web site or company that sells them? Please let me know.
Kathy
Title: 1978 440 engine manual
Post by: Andy Illes on March 21, 2005, 08:51:50 AM
Hi Kathy

The best manuals are Chiltons, and practically every auto parts place carries them.   The one you want is titled for "Dodge Plymouth vans 1967-86".  If they don't have that particular one (good chance by this date), they can order it.  They're only a few $$.

Good luck, Andy
Title: the manual
Post by: mikeyo on March 22, 2005, 12:23:49 PM
yup, go to kragens. i prefer haynes type, but they have chiltons too. it'll cost you about $20. the van's the same from 1971- 2003. crazy shit.
Title: 1978 440 engine manual
Post by: Richard Peterson on March 27, 2005, 09:17:40 AM
You can buy a factory shop manual from "Bishko Books" in Ohio.  Their website in 2001 was www.autobooksbishko.com.  This is the actural factory manual and very complete.   I paid $65.00 for mine and it has been well worth it over the years.  8)
Title: 1978 440 engine manual
Post by: PERO_SI on March 30, 2005, 01:22:08 PM
I went to that site and got a e-mail reply that the manual is only for the van portion of my Clipper.I am looking for the factory dhop manual.
Title: 1978 440 engine manual
Post by: Richard Peterson on March 30, 2005, 02:23:29 PM
Pero_Si:  If you are looking for a manual for the coach of your Clipper, there is none.  Many of the individual things like the refrigerator, stove, electrical panel, water pump, etc. had their own operating manuals.  The best you can do now is to figure out which item you want a manual/parts list for and ask around.  I found some things at RV dealers in their literature and was able to make copies.  Good luck! 8)
Title: 1978 440 engine manual
Post by: PERO_SI on March 30, 2005, 08:43:33 PM
thank's the info and fast responce  :D