Foulis' Overhaul Manual: A.P. Automatic Transmission

[rondon73]

Hi,

Does anyone know where I can purchase a copy of the book:-

Foulis' Overhaul Manual: A.P. Automatic Transmission

ISBN-13 978-0854291496
Publisher G T Foulis & Co Ltd; First Edition (16 Nov. 1972)

Any advice much appreciated.

Thanks

Ronz

[limby2000]

I was looking for this book for about 3 years, it became an obsession, there was a few about but refused to pay the going rate at the time, about 70 quid, i mentioned it to my wife, and found one on amazon for under a fiver (including the postage). It turned up, it was an ex-library book from a library in Wales, it even had the card inside, last time it was taken out was 1985. There out there, you just might have to he lucky,

[rondon73]

Hi Limby,

I know what you mean about it becoming an obsession. I have been looking for a copy for a while.

I've tried all sorts of book finding web site.

What did you think of the book?

Does it have step by step instructions?

Have you found it useful?

I bought a BMC AP transmission book off ebay. It has folder/binder holes, it looks like it is "part of/ a section from" a bigger workshop manual set.

If you planning on selling it at some point, I'd be interested in buying it or borrowing it.

Have you dismantled and successfully reassembled a transmission?

Many thanks

Ronnie

[limby2000]

Hi Ronnie, the book is a good read, it has a very in-depth fault finding section, it breaks down in detail, however,it is from about 1972 so it was produced in the early years of the mini automatics. i cant say i learnt anything i did,nt already know from reading other books. Theres an austin 1100 auto supplement i gave to Martin i thought was pretty good, and theres an orange leyland manual which has a good auto section. Ive got the one you have and that is pretty basic but usable. My current gearbox i rebuilt and changes well, i did have 3x boxes i could strip down to get my head around, the trick is to photograph and take notes as you dissasemble. I did find Martin a big help and had several phone chats with him, he even made me a custum size bronze thrust washer.your welcome to borrow the book if you have no joy. Regards Terry.

[rondon73]

Hi Terry,

Happy New year and all the best for 2021.

I've had no success with finding the book. I think I would have more joy searching for the holy Grail!

Could you provide further details of the other publications you mentioned?

I think I will try find a couple of gearboxes, to practice on, like you suggested.

I don't have any problems with my tranny, I'm wanting to understand the gearbox, with the aim of building uprated box with parts
From Martin.

Many thanks

Ronnie

[rondon73]

Hi Terry,

Happy New year and all the best for 2021.

I've had no success with finding the book. I think I would have more joy searching for the holy Grail!

Could you provide further details of the other publications you mentioned?

I think I will try find a couple of gearboxes, to practice on, like you suggested.

I don't have any problems with my tranny, I'm wanting to understand the gearbox, with the aim of building uprated box with parts
From Martin.

Many thanks

Ronnie

[notamini]

I believe I likely have what you want in pdf for download. Copyrights will not allow us to distribute the Foulis book however.
You might start with Todd Miller's website austinamericausa.com. He has a very well written and pictured section on the automatic rebuild.
PM me with your email and I will give you a link for all I have.
Cheers,
Mark