On Mon, 24 Mar 2014 16:53:07 -0700, Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >...So I am going to run my fuel pump backwards on my bench to see what >squirts out... Your subsequent posts suggest that you didn't actually do this, but you should be aware that inside these Bosch fuel pumps the fuel flows not only through the pump portion but also through the motor, directly across the armature and the brushes that convey current to the armature. Any sparking that can occur where the brushes contact the armature is of no consequence when the pump is installed and the interior contains only fuel, with no oxygen present. Once the pump is removed, some gas remains within the pump and oxygen is now present, so applying current to the pump to run it on the bench may not be a good idea. The result could be anything from nothing to a small explosion, just be aware of the potential risk. Bill |
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