I would check voltage at the pump. The ground is above the tank, to the frame or cross-member.
If power at the pump is positive then I would
I would pull the pump and connect direct power to it. If you see/hear the "dragging" then you know it is the pump.

Chris II

 

did you try smacking the pump? mine did the exact same thing a few weeks ago, was the pump.

 

I found out my kid was a problem using the same method!

ROTFL - USMC Troubleshooting - if it don't work, get a bigger hammer and smack harder.

Trust me, typically fixes it for me!

 

Yes, if I tap on the top of the pump, the engine runs normally. A minute or so later it starts to sputter until I tap on the pump again. Pretty sure it's the pump.

 

Get the on from AB.
Mine from AutoZone was ~$400 because I had rewards points and they matched Advance Auto's price.
I needed the truck back up and running straight away so I was willing to pay more and not pay shipping or wait for shipping.

 

Replaced the fuel pump today with the one from AB. Took about 1/2 hour start-to-finish.

She purrs again!

I also replaced the PCV stuff (coulpe hoses and oil cleaner thingy), and the cruise control lines. However, when replacing the line to the foot switch, I broke the plastic tabs that hold it to the brake pedal.

D'oh!!