Fuel Fluke

OK...... I removed the plastic fuel filter that's right before the carb to a steel one. I ran a hose off of the mechanical fuel pump into a gas can..... same results! This time the car started running rough and just about cut off... the temperature at the time was 195* and the fuel pressure was right under 5 psi. When I first cranked the car the pressure was at 7.5 psi or shade less.

The fuel pump feels cold compared to the engine. The hose between the fuel pump and carb is wrapped with heat protection and the electric fan is blowing on it like crazy!

If I have low pressure before the carb wouldn't that rule out the carb?

If anyone has suggestions I would appreciate it!