Re: [DML] Testing Used Fuel Pump

["DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>]

Jim,

Just connect a 12v feed to the pump and see if it runs. No need to feed gas
through the pump for test purposes as long as you don't run the pump for an
extended period of time.

BTW running water through the pump will cause the pump to fail due to rust
forming on some of the internal components.

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----- Original Message -----
From: Jim Reeve <ultra@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2000 6:33 PM
Subject: [DML] Testing Used Fuel Pump


> I just received a list member's old fuel pump to use as an emergency
> spare. I want to test it out without actually installing it into the
> car, but I'm not sure exactly how to do it. I know it gets it's
> lubrication from the gas, which is why they can so easily fail with a
> blocked pickup line. But I was wondering if I could just test it using
> a bucket of water? Or would water be too thin and may damage it?
> Otherwise, I guess I could get a hose into a container of gas. Thanks
> for the help!
> --
> Jim Reeve <Ultra>
> '81 DeLorean-#6960
> http://www.dmcultra.com
> AIM-Ultra2169