Fuel Pump Tests

[sciroccos at earthlink.net (Jim Ruffi)]

I believe the flow rate is more or less the same, regardless of engine speed
and fuel required.

Jim

>-----Original Message-----
>From: scirocco-l-bounces+sciroccos=earthlink.net@scirocco.org
>[mailto:scirocco-l-bounces+sciroccos=earthlink.net@scirocco.org]On
>Behalf Of Marc Getty
>Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2005 3:37 PM
>To: Gordy Stedman; Scirocco-l@scirocco.org
>Subject: Re: Fuel Pump Tests
>
>
>
>I've ?bench tested? in the tank fuel pumps with a DC power supply
>for 2 or 3 seconds without any problems. I can't speak for testing
>the primary pump.
>
>If you look at them assuming they are cooled by the fuel running
>through them, low fuel flow rates, i.e. at idle, provide minimal
>cooling and thus can't be much of an issue. I can't think of many
>other potential issues.
>
>-Marc
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Gordy Stedman <ydrogs@gmail.com>
>Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2005 12:21:45
>To:Scirocco-l@scirocco.org
>Subject: Fuel Pump Tests
>
>Is there a way to do any bench tests on a puel pump to see if it is
>working before installing into the car?  Will running the pump dry for
>a couple of seconds off a 12V source to hear if it still spins damage
>it?  TIA
>
>--
>Gordy
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>MK1 x 3
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