[V8] Fuel pump removal questions, Strainer removal?

[NIck Miller]

So, what is this little dime-sized inlet you speak of?  Curious, I didn't
notice that.  I need to get photo's up.  I had a ton of silt right
underneath the Fuel pump screen.  This is likely my problem, but its so
difficult to get out, I managed to use a magnet to get most of it out of
there, but it is only a third or so of what is in there.

As well, on the very large plastic holder for the fuel pump i removed and
brought to the top of the fuel tank.  I noticed that there is a small orange
like flap with a rubber flapper valve.  but this had fallen off, and that
might be an issue.  Anyway, just kind of pissed at the car right now, we
aren't talking right now.