MSD Pro Billet ignition- are these unusually "voltage sensitive?" Got stranded, looking for ideas

Well, I think I may have found the problem. My uncle (who has been wrenching on muscle cars since before I was born) insisted that we check out the fuel system first. Within a few minutes, a huge problem showed up.

The metal inline fuel filter that I bought from Summit last winter was rattling around when I removed it from the line. The filter element was detached and the adhesive was breaking apart, sending debris into the fuel pump and carb.

I’ll get some pics up tomorrow but it’s a mess.