You will have very little 'pressure' in the fuel line to the carb... but you need some so don't abandon the factory fuel pump, it will give you enough without giving too much.
Have you tried running it with the gas caps off... your tank vent system could be plugged and then will not allow fuel to be pulled from the tanks...
also if the fuel line supplying fuel to the pump is getting Hot, it will vapor lock and not be able to pump... :smile:KennyV