Thanx for the welcome, and all the responses. I guess I didn't make my first post clear enough.
Here's what I have
already done
I have already replaced the valve/solenoid with a new one.
I also replaced the pump with a new one.
I've checked the wiring from the fuse box to the dash switch, from the switch to the valve. everything has good connectivity.
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The reason I ran a by-pass was to check for anything fouling the fuel line from the solenoid to the carb.
Since the engine runs fine with the bypass, I can assume the line is not fowled.
Thanx again...Ron