Many thanks to all that have posted! I have some updates. Well, it's Friday evening after work and here is the run down:
1. Checked all hoses...ok
2. Checked fuel filter...ok
3. Removed fuel pump and tested....ok
4. 'half-assed' attempted at metering the relays...frustrating!!!!
I think you are right Bob, I think my relay is cooked... if only I knew which one it was under the dash, i could test it and/or change it!! Any help would be (again!) greatly appreciated! By the way, I still haven't fixed my bent up exhaust and I was wondering if maybe I cooked a wire from the battery to the pump somewhere along the way.... just a thought.... any more suggestions would be grand! I'm here in the shop for as long as it takes! I'll be checking the board regularily, so anyone is welcome to join in the troubleshooting! Thanks again!
steveo