[petek]

If I remember correctly there are two hot leads coming from the column, one for the engine stuff, one for everything else. Oh, and of course, a starter lead.

If the engine lead were to become open, the engine will stop running but the lights would still work. Or, depending upon how the ignition switch is wired up (for example, both hot leads tied together) the lights won't work if the ignition switch is shot.

Intermittant problems are the worst types to figure out. Could be the fuel pump, could be the ignition module, could be any number of things.

If it dies again... and if it stays dead for any length of time, a DVM or one of those inexpensive voltage tracer lights might lead you to the problem.

You noted that it might have something to do with the clutch pedal being depressed. As a real long shot, take a look at the pedal and see if any wires are chafing (sp?). Real long shot but a wire may be shorting out on the pedal and causing a thermal circuit breaker to trip.

Best of luck... it might take a few times before you're able to trace the problem.