well, you could connect 12 volts to one, observing polarity ... and see if it will pump a fluid .. like diesel fuel or kerosene say. like from a pan into a jar. if it seems to happily delivery a liquid like that , it's probably ok. for storage ... as empty of fuel as possible. perhaps run fuel with Stab-ile in it through the pump , then empty the pump. or run diesel through it, them empty it as best you can.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Shawley" <easywind1975@HOTMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2010 4:40 PM Subject: Storage/Testing Fuel Pumps
So through one part purchase or another I inherited two fuel pumps of unknown condition, I carry them along in the event I think I may have an issue. Is there a way to test a pump off the van or otherwise judge its potential as a replacement. Secondly is there any special care or attention to storing a fuel pump?
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