Drove the Bird again today. Drove for about 30 minutes at slower speeds (25-35mph) and everything was fine. Until I stopped to open the garage door that is. Got out of the car, opened the garage door and as I was walking back to the car I could tell the idle was dropping and it was starting to sputter again. At most, the car was sitting still for a minute. Before I managed to get the car into the garage it sputtered and died again. Same symptoms as before. Wouldn't start and no fuel in the line between the filter and carb. I couldn't get the filter off without destroying the line that's on it.
Just thought I'd give you guys the whole story.
Going to pickup some parts in the next couple of days. Is the Airtex 40590 a decent fuel pump? NAPA 40590
Thanks again for all the help and info. Definitely lots to think about. I'll keep you updated as things progress.