In the residue of Hurricane Francis, my 280E quit on me 200 yards from home as I started to work today.

For the last month or so, with only occasional drives, the M110 engine would start as though it was running on 3,4, or 5 cylinders, in other words roughly. It would smooth out in a minute or so and all was well. Took it to the hardward store on Saturday, a did an Italian tune up on the way: a couple of kick downs and holding it in third gear a bit. Again, all was well.

This morning in the pouring rain, it started roughly, smoothed out and I was on my way. It started running roughly again, then died. The engine cranks and fires, but does not continue to run. I don't think the rain has anything to do with it.

Not quite two years ago, I replaced the fuel pump with a new Bosch. Prior to its failure, it was making excessive mechanical noise. Not the case currently. I have also replaced the fuel accumulator and fuel filter in the last 6 months.

It seems to me that there is some kind of fuel starvation problem. Could I already need a new fuel pump? Does a sending unit relate to fuel delivery? I did put in new injectors a month ago, but I don't see a possible connection to that project.

Any thoughts or suggestions?

Thanks in advance, Alex

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