I then checked the fuses. All looked ok until i touched the metal part of the fuel pump fuse. The metal part of the fuse dropped to the frunk carpet
I pulled out the fuse and here is what it looked like
I had to use a pick to get the bottom part of the (I’m guessing) original fuse out. I then swapped in the 25amp AC fuse. Fuel pump worked and i hade 72psi of pressure. Car started and ran as it should. Yeah.
If you’ve read this far, you have learned of the problem and the solution. Now for the question: My dad and i are thinking that if there was an electrical problem, the metal part of the fuse would have melted as designed. If the fuse was just old, it may have corroded and that is the reason for the failure. I have already replace all the 25 amp fuses and am planning on replacing the rest with the proper amperage but wondering if i can safely chalk up this problem to a 44 year old fuse.
Thoughts?