Would a failed fuel pump take out a fusible link?

I drove over a blanket which wrapped around the driveshaft. What a
mess. Took out a brake line...screwed up the transmission rear
seal...yikes!

Ok - I've repaired all that..and replaced the battery for unrelated
reasons.
When I went to start it a fusible link fried. I replaced it. Now I have
crank...power to all accessories...but no fuel delivery. I've tried to
test for power at the relay connectors but I'm not getting anything. I
might not be testing it properly though.

So...I ask...if the gas tank was slapped around by the blanket - it's
nearly full - and all the crud in it was put into suspension - could
that cause the filter to load up and take out the pump?

How can I test for power at the pump? I don't seem to find a feed wire
to the pump. Does the tank have to be dropped to access the pump for
replacement?

Any other thoughts?

HELP!!!! :~)

Peter