Mondeo Bookshelf

Haynes Manual

The ubiquitous Haynes manual. If you haven't got one yet then you should be ashamed of yourself. A goldmine of information on servicing, fuses, bulbs and basic how to's.

Try and get the earliest edition that covers your car (this one is the first one) as Haynes are dumbing down their manuals and each edition gets less information in it as the manufacturers pressure Haynes into not covering huge areas

Leave it in the car at all times. The first few pages and end pages are blank. I make them the cars servicing log. Every bit of work on the Molemobile is recorded in my manual and this book will stay with the car for life. If I sell the car, the manual will tell the new owner all that has been changed and the settings I use

Modern Engine Tuning: By A. Graham Bell

The best book on how a modern engine works by far. Up to date and covers electronics and emission controls in a context of performance.

Read this and you will know why a K&N can give more power sometimes and less on others and why remapping the engine fuelling and ignition with a new chip is the best way to make use of those modifications

Lots of ideas and photo's in a very easy to understand format. And yes, that is a Vauxhall lump in the cover!!!!!. Here is the blurb on the back

The apparent complexity of the engine bay of a modern car, with its hoses, sensors, wires and computer modules, suggests that to remove or render inoperative all of the pollution controls is bound to enhance performance. In point of fact, nothing is further from the truth. By gaining a basic understanding of how the main componenets function it is possible to make a number of tuning decisions involving sensible, workable engine modifications that will show how much performance potential is built into today's engines

The Author has endeavoured to keep this book as non-technical as possible and eliminate information which would apply primarily to race and rally engine development. He is able to convey the various ways in which a modern engine can be modified with beneficial results in an easy to understand manner based on his own practical involvement

A. Graham Bell's interest in modifying engines stemmed from his love of fast driving. As he couldn't afford a Porsche 911s he had to resort to hotting up a Ford Anglia 105e to give 911 type performance. The research involved and the practical experience gained led to further involvement with racing cars and racing engine workshops, learning all the time. It was then but a short step to start building engines for other peoples race, rally and road cars. This book represents the authors experience gained from working on engines of all kinds for other 30 years, during which time he has unravelled the mysteries surrounding cylinder head design and turbo-charging and gained an understanding of the ways in which manufacturers are dealing with the complexities of performance, emissions and economy

How to build and modify Intake & Exhaust Systems: By Ben Watson

A great book that will only leave you wondering why did Ford build such bad designs onto the Mondy's engine. A good read even if it does seem to like huge 5000L yank engines. Some good section on exhaust design and why fatter is NOT always best and how a Cat can improve performance

Lots of photo's and diagrams make the explanations very clear

In essence, you cam consider an internal combustion engine to be an air pump. Its cycles include taking air in and expelling it after its been used to help the engine generate energy and power. The better the engine flow into and out of the engine, the better the engines power output. With and effective guide to follow, you'll find you can manipulate your intake and exhaust systems to achieve the performance you want.

How to build and modify Intake & Exhaust Systems is your guide to making your engine process air as effectively as possible for maximum power and performance. This book explains the theory behind intake and exhaust systems and how their components work. It covers the roles that carburettors and various fuel injection systems play in the intake cycle, and its explains exhaust system components from mufflers and catalytic converters to H pipes

Automotive Cooling System Basics: By Randy Rundle

Good guide to all things hot and how to cool them. Great info on Antifreeze, thermostats, piping, fan belts and pulleys and water pumps

A lot of the book covers large block and flat head Ford engines but a lot of the info is applicable to our little Ford lumps, especially the info an thermostat temperatures and water pump flow.

Not an essential read but all good information