re. 87 5KTQ Starving for gas

[Swann, Benjamin R. (BSWANN)]

re. 87 5ktq
[It sometimes looses almost all power.  It can be running just fine and then
will suddnely start sputtering.]
 Mark,

I think you've about nailed it with your diagnosis - I would replace the
pump, then after running for  a short while, replace the filter, as you'll
likely dislodge some sediment while replacing pump.  You might want to fine
a way to siphon/vacuem the sediment off the bottom of the tank.

Ben