[kapkanimd]

Soooo...... realized I can just do one of the loaner tools from local auto parts store. Hooked up the gauge no reading. Jumped the pump wire (heard pumps running), but still no reading. Thought maybe just bad connection for valve, but manually activating the schrader valve (with pumps running) had minimal fuel coming out (there was no fuel coming out manually before jumping pumps).. Just to be 100% I sprayed some starting fluid in, and the car started right up... FML

So now the question is, why would I all the sudden loose fuel pressure... clogged fuel filter? The pumps are working, I guess I can pull the assembly out again to see if an internal hose came off somehow.. The fuel pressure regulator is a new retrofit from Phil on this forum, and as mentioned 2 new fuel pumps, and new fuel filter.. Granted the system was garbage before this process.. I did not replace the fuel pump assembly which had some rust on it, but seemed to be functional after a thorough cleaning (fuel gauge in car does work as well)


***I am currently following the instruction on how to test each pump at the wire harness connected to the sending unit. I will also pull the unit to see if any hoses are loose - will report back shortly



Sorry for the unnecessary rabbit hole I was leading everyone down.