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Re: [T3] Fuel pump needed for 72 fasty


On 15 Jul 2002, at 10:47, incynr8 wrote:

> Apply 12 power in fuel free environment, like from your car battery or a
> spare with 12guage wires to pump in hand. It will spin, hopefully.
> Better test is moving liquid like carb cleaner from input (must be
> gravity feed) to output. Be extremly aware of sparking when making
> connections if using a liquid.

A dry test would be okay if done quickly, but I'd hate to see anyone run carb 
cleaner thru there. It would be likely to eat up seals and insulation and ruin 
the pump. If you want something safer than gas, try mineral spirits or 
kerosene.

-
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054
USA

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