I tried running a fuel line from a small plastic tank right to the pump inlet. I had a little action but it will not even fill up the filter.

Have you ever seen a pump with around a 1/16" material riveted to the arm. Is it silly to think someone did this because the lobe is somehow damaged?

What drives that lobe? Is it possible that it is not spinning?

Should I just go buy an electric pump? I was trying to avoid this but I guess it's not that big of a deal. I know the rust could damage the pump.

Thanks Again