I purchased a 1979 Ford Chateau Superwagon van from my church.
The sticker near the radio says the engine displacement is a 5.8L 351 C.
I was told that was impossible as they discontinued the 351 Cleveland in 1974.
Anyone have a clue what I am dealing with here?

 

If the vehicle has the original engine it's more than likely a 351M. 351C and 351M/400 are in the 335 series of Ford engines. I don't think Ford ever put a 351C in a van or truck.

 

It's a 351 Windsor.
I cleaned up the sticker real well and it says, 351 (cid) before all you could read was 351 c.
Also after wiping the sticker down a little more I seen it says 351 W.

I have to admit. This thing is huge. The van I mean. Its a Chateau Super Wagon. I dont know if its 3/4 or 1 ton but it has the 8 lug wheels.
I am so suprised that it doesnt use more gas than it does. This 351 2 barrell is gonna save me alot of money over the other van i test drove which was a econoline with a inline 6. I watched that van drink gas as i test drove it.