Originally posted by Mustang: I might have an easy way to check if the fuel pump is working. Turn on ignition switch then under the hood, locate the schrader valve on the fuel rail. It looks like tire valve stem but chrome plated. If the fuel pump is working, you'll get a shot of pressurized gas as you dpressed the valve. Only do this for a split second as you don't want a fire hazard.
wouldn't you be better off connecting a fuel pressure gage in that case then
I'm sure the pressure gauge would be best. But I think that Mustang realized that I'm a n00b and most likely wouldn't have access to a fuel pressure gauge and wouldn't know what to do with it anyway.
After all you've been through, not exactly a noob by any means! You got a ton on good advise and followed through admirably Good luck and I hope it get fixed