1966 250ci fuel issues and starter cable question

[COramprat]

I have a 66 with a swapped 250. I'm having starting issues that I think may be pump related. I replaced the filters and still can't get it to start. I put a clear fuel filter in and it barely has any fuel in it after turning it over for a few minutes. Also, when I try to start, the starter cable from the solenoid to the starter gets really hot. Smoke actually comes from the cable at the solenoid.

 

[2Blue2]

I think may be pump related.

could the screen in the tank be junk?

after turning it over for a few minutes.

Any starter is going to be un happy after that much.

 

[COramprat]

Any starter is going to be un happy after that much.

I get that. Not all at once. In spurts for a total of a few minutes after each tinker with the carb and choke. It started a few weeks ago after I changed the fuel filter at the carb. I changed the in line filter last week when it no started again