Fuel pump noise

Hey guys .
I suspect my mechanical fuel pump is a little loud
(68 383) I'm thinking of replacing it .
I thought I read somewhere you could temporarily bypass it by pinching off the fuel line..
Or am I dreaming that?
Thanks


Did you find the noise?? I suspect my FP is making noise too. It is a Holley fuel pump. Is it a pumping noise you heard or a mechanical tap or something?