Hahaha - you're reading as fast as I can type
Yeah, the cam cover has to come off because there are no marks on the outer edge of the gears.
You can make the alignment tool yourself. You need a strong piece of metal 9" x 1 1/2" x 0.20" - the length and width are approximate, but the height (0.20") is critical. I found an L-bracket at Lowes and ground it down a little. Total cost - $6. If you bought it from Ford, probably $20.
And I don't know about the vacuum level. I bought the DVD, but can't find it
I have to keep calling Po-Jay up for info