New mechanical fuel pump does not pump fuel

[afsam94]

I worked hard to install a rebuilt mechanical fuel pump from Moyer to replace the electrical fuel pump. I replaced it because the electrical fuel pump seemed to be overpowering the float needle valve to squirt fuel out of the the carb below the flame arrester.

When I connected the fuel line (which is dripping fuel) to the new mechanical pump and turn the engine over no fuel comes out of the mechanical fuel pump. I hear people talking about a "bale". What is that and how does it relate to the flow of fuel please? Just got this pump and I can't wait until Monday to call Ken.

Please help

Al