Ford Club WagonThe undisputed market leader in the full-size passenger van segment is the Ford Club Wagon, the passenger version of the Econoline van. The Club Wagon, the only full-size passenger van with body-on-frame construction, has always been head-and-shoulders better than the Chevrolet and Dodge full-size vans, which are built with unitbody construction techniques.
Hello. I'm more skilled on motorcycles than trucks, but recently picked up a neat 66 Club Wagon (Econoline) Deluxe with the supervan option. Inline 6, 240 CI manual trans. Was reported (unverifiable) running when the original carb went out. I got a new carb on it and had it running briefly off of an auxiliary fuel supply. Sounded tight. Timing seems to be off, but I can't see any timing marks on the pulley (I found the marks on the block, but the pulley is kind of rusty/scaly). I did find a notch on the pulley - should this line up with the 0-degree advance timed off of the #1 cylinder? I did not have the notch lined up with 0* on the block when I had it running (however, I had the distributor lock-down bolt loose so I could rotate it, and I don't know exactly where I had it when it started). Also, where should the timing marks (3/6/10/14) be in relation to the notch? Next to it, or somewhere else on the pulley? The Chilton's is next to zero help on this part. Thanks in advance. MF
If the distributor has a vacuum hose connected to it, temporarily remove and plug the hose as this is the vacuum advance, I assume the numbers you mentioned are stamped on the block mounted plate. Adjust the timing to the 6 degree line,as this engine was designed for leaded fuel and I fear causing a pinging problem with to much advance. Reattach vacuum hose. You might also check the point gap in the distributor before timing the engine as incorrect point gap has an effect on ignition timing .
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1966 Club Wagon Timing Question 
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