Recently my 1987 Ranger ran out of gas(naughty naughty). After putting more gas in it and bleeding the fuel line, it still wouldn't start. I then listened to the tank and could hear the fuel pump start to prime when the key was turned on so that wasn't the issue. Next I tried starting fluid to get it going. It started but then promptly died. After going into a bit of a rage, I decided that I'd let it sit for a bit.
I went back a few hours later and the truck started right up. I got some gas and it drove around the block just fine, no funny noises or anything. I decided to take it a little further down the road and just after a stop light, the thing died again and wouldn't start just like before. I let it sit for another hour or so and it started again without problems and I was able to drive it back home.
It's now sitting in my driveway and will start and then die at a random time. Am I looking at having to drop the gas tank and change the filter, or is there something simple I'm missing here?

New pump.

__________________
97 ORIGINAL
4.0 XLT Reg Cab Manual on Manual Transfer
Best truck I've ever owned.

^2. Seriously, you abused an elderly fuel pump. You accidentally knocked it down and broke her hip. You'll be hearing from her lawyers.

In the mean time, you killed her! Time to pony up.

2005 2.3L XL Electronics Tech since '70's

__________________
2005 2.3L XL 5SOD 3.73 K&N
KYB Shocks Husky Toolbox
Alpine / Rockford Fosgate Sound

"Ask me about my AC Vent fix!"

I'll buy the pony this weekend then. Thanks for the confirmation of my least favorite option.