1988 Ford E-Series Van engine cuts out, appears to be starv

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BEARDMORE
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1988 Ford E-Series Van V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic 81k miles

drove from canada n/prob. changed fuel filter;exterior fuel pump w/after market. it has sat alittle before canada, but drove 2 time aweek short distances n/prob. it will start and roun abit then shut down like starved 4 fuel ? it has ran out of gas 2 times but ive driven it since w/no problem. it cut out on grapevine where i put filter fuel pump. also triyed to drive at nite thinkig it could be vapor lock cause its been 100 degrees where i am stranded now.it was cool when i tryed that n it went 2 block before cutting out. i am stranded with 3 old dogs and havevery little money n on disabled please please help i am stuck ontill i figure out how to repair ,,,thnx Rob
Aug 18, 2009 at 8:54 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Hi
when van is not running pull plug wire hold 1/4 in. from block crank spark. if yes thenspray carb cleaner into throttle crank does it fire.
Let me know
Wouldn't happen to be in FLA
Aug 18, 2009 at 9:22 AM
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RASMATAZ
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The inertia switch is under right side of dash -sorry no pic
Aug 18, 2009 at 11:28 AM
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RASMATAZ
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The fuel pump/EEC relay-see below


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_fuel_pump_eec_relay_2.jpg

Aug 18, 2009 at 12:09 PM
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