Had my second longer drive after my custom wiring harness got a state permit, and all hell broke loose (thankfully not). Had a distinct cough on the highway. No worries, thought I hallucinated that one. Had one more some minutes later, that got me worried. No more since, so I thought all's good. Made it to my destination, checked the fuel lines (I've installed transparent ones because of my constant trouble). Seemed fine, there clearly was some diesel, nothing much in the glass filter.
But on the way home, she nearly died twice, actually died once and then died altogether. And here comes my trouble. Checked the lines, thought I've seen them full. Oh yeah, I'd forgot that empty ones look very similar to full ones.. well, long story short, I nearly died from shock (how could she not start, when there's fuel going into the pump?? Suspected several clogged nozzles and who knows what hell..). Some phone calls (had to call a cab for my lovely wife, had no clue how long would I have to stay. Yes, a Tesla arrived, and the driver had the time of his life, seeing his fully electric modern thingy saving my behind from an old school dinosaur death...
) and long minutes later, I found my mistake and went from there. Yes, the fuel tank pickup was clogged with rust.. and the fuel filter nearly so as well. Thankfully I had my tools. Note to self, never take off without at least a 1/2 and a 1/4 ratchet sets. Drove home, ordered new filter, had a beer.
And since I was there, fixed my fuel gauge sensor. Happier than ever, been scared of that one.
...at least this will get me 500+ miles per fill if I really needed it.