Fuel line problems

So I finally figured out what the issue was here, just thought I'd update the thread. I was going bananas with this problem, could not figure out what the heck I did.

Turns out that I had the fuel pump arm on top of the eccentric and it wasn't pumping. Couldn't understand why there was no fuel, the pump was brand new and was working previously although briefly. During my diagnosis, I had done all sorts of stuff - checked all the fittings for leaks, even putting my vacuum pump to the line to see if it would hold - it did, sucked fuel right to the pump.

Going back a few steps, I had replaced the oil dipstick tube when I installed the new fuel pump and there is a slight interference with the pump body. Kinda had to pry on the tube and twist the pump into the block to get it to seat. Guess it wasn't correct when it tightened it up. :angry3:

I did also take some advice given here to see if it would work. Poured some fuel into the bowl and it seemed like it wanted to fire but still no pump action. In addition, the battery was low. It would crank but not fire, then the starter would click after repeated tries. Charged the battery too full and it fired right up. Once running I had pump action. :thumleft:

BTW, it really does take a bit for the pump to start working if everything is empty. Hope this helps anyone who runs into the same problem.