Originally Posted by tabetha

You don't say if the engine starts when you connect direct to pump ?
If it does then the fuel pump is ok at least.
Have a wiggle on the CPS connector first, there is no reason other than crank walk why the cps would be damaged, but if it had this much walk your engine would be all over the floor anyway!!
The prime only works under certain conditions, cehck as said the cut off, some people even wire the pump through relay direct to ignition, still goes through, cut of so safe.
tabetha