Model Variant:
Fiat 500 F (Berlina), 1968 production year
Production Years Covered:
1968, applicable to Fiat 500 series of this era
Manual Language:
German (Werkstatt Handbuch)
Target Audience:
Professional technicians and DIY owners restoring or maintaining the classic Fiat 500
Vehicle Class:
Rear-engined, rear-wheel-drive microcar (city car)
Contemporaries:
Competed with small economy cars of the late 1960s such as the Citroën 2CV and VW Beetle
Key Advantage:
Compact dimensions, simple mechanicals and low running costs made it ideal for narrow European city streets
Configuration:
Two-cylinder air-cooled engine mounted at the rear
Construction:
Unitary (monocoque) steel body, two-door sedan layout
Serviceability:
Simple pushrod engine design suited to workshop repair with basic tools
Manual Type:
Complete factory workshop (service and repair) manual
Delivery Method:
Instant digital download upon completion of payment
Binding:
Digital (PDF document)
Printability:
All pages printable; print only the pages you need in the garage
Language:
German (Werkstatt Handbuch)
Coverage:
Every repair, maintenance, rebuild, refurbish and restore procedure for the vehicle
Content Type:
Step-by-step instructions, detailed illustrations, diagrams, wiring schematics and specifications
Engine:
Complete removal, disassembly, inspection and rebuild of the two-cylinder air-cooled engine
Fuel System:
Carburetor overhaul, fuel tank and fuel line service
Cooling:
Air-cooling shrouds, fan and cooling airflow checks
Lubrication:
Engine lubrication circuit and oil change procedures
Clutch:
Clutch removal, inspection, adjustment and replacement
Gearbox:
4-speed synchromesh transmission overhaul and repair
Final Drive:
Rear axle, differential and drive shaft procedures
Suspension:
Front and rear independent suspension service
Steering:
Worm-and-roller steering gear adjustment and rebuild
Brakes:
Hydraulic brake system, wheel cylinders and master cylinder service
Wheels and Tires:
Wheel and tire specifications and fitting procedures
Body:
Panel removal, alignment and body repair procedures
Electrical System:
Wiring schematics, starting, charging and lighting circuits
Instruments:
Gauge and switch diagnostics
Procedures and Technical Depth
Procedures Included:
Diagnostics, disassembly, repair, reassembly, adjustment and troubleshooting for all systems
Technical Depth:
Full factory-level detail including torque specifications, clearances and tolerances
Illustrations:
Detailed illustrations, exploded diagrams and wiring schematics throughout
Parts Information:
Component identification, part fitment and specifications for rebuild and restoration work
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Engine Type:
Fiat 110 F / 110 G two-cylinder, air-cooled, inline
Bore x Stroke:
73.5 mm x 70 mm
Compression Ratio:
Approximately 7.8:1
Max Power:
Approximately 18 hp at 4,400 rpm
Fuel Delivery:
Single downdraft carburetor
Fuel Type:
Petrol (gasoline)
Tank Location:
Front luggage compartment area
Standard Transmission:
4-speed manual gearbox, all-synchromesh
Optional Transmission:
N/A - no factory automatic option offered
Layout:
Transaxle at rear, combined with final drive
Clutch:
Single dry plate clutch, mechanically controlled
Crash Test Ratings:
N/A - modern crash testing did not exist for 1968 vehicles
Braking System:
Hydraulic drum brakes on all four wheels
Active Features:
All-synchromesh gearbox for controlled shifting
Passive Features:
Unitary steel body with integral crash structure
Lighting:
Full external lighting circuit covered in manual with wiring schematics
Service Intervals and Fluids
Engine Oil:
SAE 20W-50 or as specified in manual for ambient temperature range
Gearbox Oil:
Gear oil to Fiat specification, per manual grade table
Oil Change Interval:
Per factory schedule detailed in the manual
Valve Clearance Check:
Regular periodic adjustment, procedure and clearances included
Ignition:
Contact breaker (points) gap, dwell and timing procedures included
Carburetor:
Periodic cleaning, tuning and idle adjustment
Brake Service:
Shoe inspection, cylinder overhaul and hydraulic bleeding
Common Wear Items:
Clutch plate, brake shoes, contact points, suspension bushings
Known Issues:
Air-cooled engine oil consumption and valve adjustment drift on high-mileage engines
Manufacturer:
Fiat S.p.A., Turin, Italy
Model Evolution:
The 500 launched in 1957 as the Nuova 500; the 500 F of 1965-1972 brought front-hinged doors and revised mechanicals
Production Location:
Fiat Mirafiori plant, Turin, Italy
Production Run:
Fiat 500 series produced 1957-1975
