Why buy a new pump if you don't have gas to pump? Until I verified the line is clear I wouldn't throw any money at it.

I'd disconnect the line at the tank and at the pump and try to blow through it.

"It's just a phase. He'll grow out of it." Mama, 1964

1956 Chevy 1/2-ton 3100
1953 Chevy 6100 "The Yard dog"
1954 GMC Suburban Now with a new proud owner.