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    818 Assembly Manual Revisions

    I'd like to compile a comprehensive list of build manual revisions so to make it easier for anyone to compile a complete set of documents. Here is a summary of 818 Assembly Manual revisions with links to updates.


    FULL VERSION AVAILABILITY:

    This is available for purchase in printed and PDF form from the FFR parts catalog if haven't already bought the 818 kit.


    UPDATES TO FULL MANUAL:


    1E update - never released, turned into 1F


    1F update - 9/25/2014

    • Seat Mounting


    1G update

    • Naturally Aspirated Fill Location


    1H update - 2/3/2014

    • Front lower control arm
    • Front upper control arm
    • Steering Rack
    • Rear control links
      • Lateral Link
      • Front engine cover
    • Windshield
    • Door Liner
      • Door handles and pulls


    1I update - 4/9/2014

    • Pedal Box
    • Cable Accelerator Pedal (2002-2005)
    • OEM Seats
    • Windshield
    • Center Console


    1J update - 9/2014

    • Turbo coolant overflow tank
    • Shifter handle
    • Door skin
    • Door liner
    • Side mirrors
    • Door handles and pulls
    • Center Console
    • Appendix G: Wiper Instructions


    1K update - apparently never released


    1L update - 11/2014

    • Headlight wires
    • Door handles and pulls


    1M update - 12/2014

    • Fuel tank connectors


    1N update - 2/2015

    • Major parts needed
    • Removing the Donor Parts
      • Fuel tank
    • Preparing the Donor Parts
      • Fuel level sender
      • Fuel pump
    • Under Front Aluminum
    • Interior Aluminum
      • Cockpit sides
      • Floor
    • Fuel System
      • Fuel pump
      • Fuel Level sending unit
      • Fuel tank
      • Fuel Lines
      • Fuel vapor canister
    • Gas cap
    • Rear cockpit firewall


    1O update - 3/2015

    • Removing the Donor Parts
      • Rear Doors
      • Fuel tank
    • Preparing the Donor Parts
      • Side mirrors
      • Steering rack
    • Unpacking Your Kit
      • Removal of the Body
    • Cockpit front firewall aluminum
      • Front lower control arm
    • Steering Rack
      • 2002-04 Rack
    • Rear Suspension
      • Rear control links
    • Drivetrain Install
      • Floor
    • OEM Pedalbox
      • Brake Master cylinder
      • Clutch Master cylinder
    • Steering Column
    • Accelerator Pedal
      • Fly By Wire Accelerator Pedal (2006-2007)
    • Seat Belts
      • Front Brake lines
    • Clutch hydraulic lines
    • Wiring harness
      • Main harness
      • Steering column
      • Pedalbox
      • Headlight wires
    • Radiator
    • Horns
      • Horn wiring
    • Front coolant tubes
      • Top hose
      • Bottom hose
      • Coolant overflow tank
    • Cable shift Brackets
      • Cable shift Transmission bracket
      • Shifter linkage
    • Cooling system
      • Side coolant tubes
    • Fuel System
      • Fuel Lines
      • Fuel vapor canister
    • Rolling Chassis Check
      • Wheels
      • Fluid Levels and Grease


    818R Supplemental instructions - Revision A: 12/5/2014


    Moderators - I've included links to download updates since they are not available for purchase. Please remove them or instruct me to do so, if desired.
    Last edited by Evan78; 05-05-2015 at 01:27 AM.

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    I have the 1F full and then updates from there on.
    Frank
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    If anyone has the 1E and 1G updates, I'd love to get a copy. Links preferred so anyone can get them.
    Last edited by Evan78; 05-02-2014 at 11:52 AM.

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    Edit: Whoops, posted the whole 1G manual. Not sure if I have just the update or not.
    Last edited by pwnoz; 05-02-2014 at 10:10 AM.

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    Joe Scott at FFR informed me that the 1E update got rolled into 1F and he sent me the 1G update PDF, so I'm all up to date now.

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    Newest revision is I.....
    I only know this because i found the manual on the ffr websitr and read it.....
    I had no idea i was supposed to pay for it...lol

    I guess i owe them $9.99 now.... will call them on Monday to pay and tell them where they have it....


    Id link but i probably shouldn't.

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    To keep this as the 1 stop shop/complete thread, the 1J update and full version have been available since September, it appears.

    Update 1J: https://www.factoryfive.com/wp-conte...-1J-update.pdf

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    Thanks for the link! We brought our kit home in October and didn't get any of the updates.
    Tamra
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    There were also very minor 1L and 1M updates in November (wiring tips)

    Update 1L: https://www.factoryfive.com/wp-conte...-1L-update.pdf
    Update 1M: https://www.factoryfive.com/wp-conte...-1M-update.pdf

    I'm not seeing a 1K.

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    Tamra - which version of the Manual was included with your kit? Mine was an early September build date and I got version 1i with it. (meaning all the updates through 1i are included with the manual, so you don't need the little separate update packages)

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    I think we got version 1i, but I can double check tonight.
    Tamra
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    J was automatically e-mailed to me. It contained only the changed parts.

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    I was emailed the update in September but did not get the two smaller revisions
    Dan

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    There is also the "818R Supplemental Instructions" update A which can be found at https://www.factoryfive.com/wp-conte...structions.pdf
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    Thanks, Billjr212. I've downloaded the 1L and 1M updates since they had not been sent to me by Factory Five.
    Yes, there should be a way we can get the Full Manual when it is revised because at least one update didn't include all revisions - that cost me $300 because I bought the wrong front tires. Please, FFR find a way.
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    Thanks FFRSpec72 I was missing the 818R Supplement Instructions

    So now I have a Full Manual Rev H
    +update Rev 1 i
    +update Rev 1 j
    +update Rev 1 l
    +update Rev 1 m
    +818 R supplement

    Has anyone got update Rev 1 k?
    Is there a full manual version after Rev H? Its rather confusing trying to slot the new bits into the H manual.
    Cheers
    Tim

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    since FFR sells the electronic version of the full manual, best for you to ask them directly if you want an updated full version so nobody steps on any copyright issues.

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    You guys that are getting the updates emailed to you should be thankful. I've called and asked once and emailed once to get those email updates and still haven't gotten one. Yes, I check the spam filter regularly as well.

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    I'd pay the $10 again to get one complete, up to date manual, but there isn't any detail on the FFR parts website as to what version is the currently downloadable.

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    I used to get email updates, but didn't get notified of the J, L and M updates. I can confirm that PDF versions of the full manual are available up through the M revision, but I don't know if it would be acceptable to publish them here. If you want those, I suggest contacting FFR.

    I've updated the 1st post to reflect revisions J, L and M.

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    If you are not receiving the manual updates, please e-mail me at [email protected] and I will make sure your e-mail is on the list.
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    Thanks Dave, just sent you an email.

    I just added update 1O to the 1st post.

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    Added outline of changes in 1N and 1O.

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    Rev 1o cannot be found

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    Quote Originally Posted by chedda View Post
    Rev 1o cannot be found
    I found all of the updates by browsing the monthly upload folders since they had directory file listing turned on. For example, you could see all files for March 2015 by going to https://www.factoryfive.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/. It looks like someone turned off that ability, so we'll have to use another method.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Evan78 View Post
    I found all of the updates by browsing the monthly upload folders since they had directory file listing turned on. For example, you could see all files for March 2015 by going to https://www.factoryfive.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/. It looks like someone turned off that ability, so we'll have to use another method.
    Yes, I noticed that. I assumed the url would be: the above plus "/818-Manual-rev-1O-update.pdf", but alas that does not work.
    Jeff

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    Quote Originally Posted by sponaugle View Post
    Yes, I noticed that. I assumed the url would be: the above plus "/818-Manual-rev-1O-update.pdf", but alas that does not work.
    Jeff
    The working link is.

    http://www.factoryfive.com/manuals/8...20rev%201o.pdf

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    Quote Originally Posted by sponaugle View Post
    Yes, I noticed that. I assumed the url would be: the above plus "/818-Manual-rev-1O-update.pdf", but alas that does not work.
    Jeff
    I had a working link along those lines, but it must have been moved. I didn't mention my method previously since they often also had complete manuals in those folders.
    Last edited by Evan78; 05-05-2015 at 01:32 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kurk818 View Post
    Awesome, thanks Kurk!

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