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after filling with 25 gallons, I changed fuel filter , filled up the bowl and it ran for about 30 seconds. Generator runs fine. I decided to take off some fuel lines, maybe have them remade, before I read Richards reply, but most are not only hard to get a big wrench on.the ones I could were so tight I am assuming the fitting is not leaking. so I took of the line from fuel filter to fuel pump and cranked engine while my finger plugged the inlet- nothing. I then took that line of the input to the fuel pump connected to the compressor and cranked engine. Slightest vacuum- I could do more with a straw. so my thinking is the pump completely failed.
Now to find a replacement. any leads let me know.
I happen to be across from a fire station and a guy stopped by and said their in house mechanic rebuilt their dd 60 pump.

The connection to the tank of the main fuel hose looks very difficult to remove. since i put what i think is alot of fuel to cove a brken pickup tube, I am thinking thats not it.
Obviously I dont know what kind of vacuum should be at the pump but my test seems conclusive. (until I replace the pump)