Now I think I got a bad new filter. Help

Running a wix 33002, yes it is inline.
18000 on new sending unit, float was bad.
Yes installed correctly for flow.
Gut says clogged/blocked fuel line.

Issue started before new filter. Fuel pump is pulling fuel, but could it have an intern issue?

I will now more tonight, after work when I pull filter off again.

That tells me it's not the new filter. You need to start looking at the rest of your fuel system.