holds idle for about 5 min than dies off

2001 FORD BANTAM
137,000 MILES
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BRANDON 10
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van starts holds idle for about 5 min than dies off and if i feed fuel it just dies off faster, what can be the problem ? the vans fuel pump packed up and the van was standing for about 5years ,about a month back i put in a after market fuel pump for the van and changed the spark plugs ... your response will be highly appreciated

thank you :Brandon
Aug 7, 2012 at 12:16 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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check the pressure first. the tank may be full of crap that is causing the pump to fail.

Roy
Aug 7, 2012 at 12:39 PM
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BRANDON 10
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i cleaned up the tank before putting the new pump in ,could it be the fuel filter? that needs to be changed?
Aug 7, 2012 at 12:45 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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could be but doubt it as it has a bypass when it is clogged.

Roy
Aug 7, 2012 at 12:55 PM
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BRANDON 10
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soo were do i go from here?
Aug 7, 2012 at 12:57 PM