Just to update, pulled pump again.
Hose was soft and blown out on top, you can see where the hose is dry vs wet.
Outlet fitting has white teflon tape on it, that's the way it came.
Return has a green o-ring.
That's not even the return from my external regulator, it's the return if you keep their internal regulator, which I did not.
Return fitting and outlet fitting not interchangeable because the return one is too big.
Pulled outlet, removed disintegrated teflon tape, put form-a-gasket on it, heated nylon hose, slipped on, put clamps on both ends.
Started, didn't want to idle. Plugs were fouled bad, when it lost psi last time it was guzzling gas, and smelled of gas bad, trying to stay running.
Ordered new plugs, pulled, sanded old ones. Took for a long drive, psi held, idled fine. Got plugs yesterday, will swap asap. Changed cap/rotor.
Note: second gear is my new best friend!
It would always stumble in second, no more.
Much improved all around, the difference is gigantic.
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