If you have fuel in the bowl it's a pretty good indication your pump is at least working a little .

I'd be checking my timing and in particular the Vacuum Advance once you square away your fuel concerns.

85' 4x4 e-cab flatbed 22r carb ((SOLD))
86' 4runner, 22re , "60 buck truck"
95' 4runner, 22re,5sd, last of the good ones
02' Tacoma prerunner, 2.7L, 5spd., 4x4