1978 Ford E-Series Van Engine stalls

250,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JOSHUALEAF
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The van will start fine, and warm up, but maybe stalls during this time. Then it will run for 5 or 10 minutes on the road and then stall. It then sometimes starts again, or sometimes not. The mechanics at the shop said most likely the fuel pump. So I checked the fuel line coming into the carburator when it stalled and there seemed to be fuel there still, but maybe not enough? I took the air filter off, and then she seems to run fine. Is it worth changing the fuel pump to see?
Nov 20, 2009 at 6:25 AM
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HIPPO800
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How old is the carb?
Sometimes the accelerator pump diaphragm gets old, and leaks.
Install an MSD Blaster SS coil for a better spark.
Works with stock ignition box.
Use stainless lockwashers on coil screws for safety.
And you don't give compression figures, vacuum readings, etc.
Hmmnn...
Feb 3, 2010 at 12:17 PM
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