[THEFERMANATOR]

Sounds like MJ needs to start with step #1 of engine diagnostics. Get you a remote tank and hook it up with 5 gallons of fresh gas and see what happens. This way the shavings and possible fuel restriction can be eliminated. Drain the float bowls and try to catch it so you can see if metal made it that far. The metal in the filter makes me think you have debris in the anti-drain back valve(if you have one) or something in the fuel pick-up tube.