Vehicle acts as if ran out of fuel on starting

Tiny
BRUCE GOOB DAVIS
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  • 1996 FORD E-SERIES VAN
  • 7.3L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
Parked my cargo van. Below zero temperatures. Plugged in the heater. Started fine and ran thirty seconds. Shut off as if ran out of fuel. Have not been able to restart. Weather has warmed into mid 20's. Fuel is blended as per station I bought it. Fuel filter issue? Where are they on cargo van?
Monday, February 18th, 2019 AT 5:23 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

This does sound like a fuel issue. I have included the fuel filter location and the removal/installation instructions in the diagrams down below for you, I hope this helps and let us know what you find out.

Thanks,
Alex
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Monday, February 18th, 2019 AT 7:54 PM
Tiny
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I am not sure exactly this is located on the engine. I noticed your diagrams were for an E250. Is there a difference on the E350 cutaway van? I should have been more specific. I apologize. Nothing can be seen looking from the front. Is there a possibility it would be better access removing the dog house. Also, is there a filter along the frame rail rail drivers side? Thanks for your help.
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Tuesday, February 19th, 2019 AT 3:57 AM
Tiny
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Hello again,

No, I apologize. I should have sent this information along the first time. Here is the information I have for an E350 Van. It is in the diagrams down below. Again, let us know what you find out.

Thanks,
Alex
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Tuesday, February 19th, 2019 AT 9:41 AM
Tiny
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Well I finally got to the filter. It had fuel in it. Added 911 fuel treatment as well. Still will not start. Spins over well. Charging batteries and block heater plugged in. Fuse is good for fuel pump. It have me no indication any issues existed when I pulled into park it by my house. I am at a loss now. I did not have air filter box on it when I tried to start it. I think that may be messing with me. But I just wanted to see if it would even try to fire.
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Friday, February 22nd, 2019 AT 5:00 PM
Tiny
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Hello again,

Could you check and make sure that you are getting spark for me? I have included a link that will take you to a guide for doing this. Please get back to us with what you find out.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

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Alex
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Friday, February 22nd, 2019 AT 6:20 PM

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