Newbie with a Fuel Delivery Problem

[cdcman]

Hello All,

I recently purchased a non-running 1980 450 SEL from a family friend, it sat for a few years and it isn't getting fuel. If I spray starting fluid in the intake, it will run for a few seconds.... Any thoughts?

So my question is where is the fuel pump safety switch? I heard this can be the culprit???

I tried to move the flapper (sorry, can't think of the correct term right now) in the intake since I heard that will cause the fuel pump to run (with the key on). Is this supposed to be spring loaded? I had to use needle nose to pull it up after pushing it down?

Any words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated!!!!!!!!!!!