Classic/Antique Car Repair: 1940 Ford fuel pump system, road vibration, engine fires

Question
My V-8 flathead underwent installation of a new gas tank cuz the old one was full of rust and filling up the glass settling bowl with crud.  As part of the job, I installed a fuel filter between the lines and the settling bowl-blew out all the lines and had the carburetor rebuilt.  I drove the car for about 50 miles when it sputtered to a stop.  I restarted the engine and continued on for about 1/4 mile when it stopped again.  I put a thimble full of gas directly in the carburetor and the car started, but stopped after a few seconds.  It is clear I'm not getting fuel to the carburetor and want to know what kind of fuel pump does the car have and how can it be repaired.

Answer
Stuart, you're apparently still getting crud in the fuel system. Blowing out the lines was probably not enough to eliminate the junk clinging to the inside walls of the old lines, and gathering at every bend and junction. Road vibration shakes this stuff loose and it ends up in your filter bowl or float bowl, with the results you've experienced.

I'd say replace ALL the lines, clean the carb and fuel pump thoroughly (it's engine-driven) and even put an electric pump on there near the tank, with a safety switch to prevent engine fires and a fuel regulator.

--Paul