On 03/21/2013 07:25 PM, Nate Nagel wrote:
> On 03/21/2013 10:11 PM, jim beam wrote:
>> On 03/21/2013 04:49 PM, Nate Nagel wrote:
>>> On 03/21/2013 07:46 PM, Vic Smith wrote:
>>>> On Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:44:01 -0700 (PDT), muzician21
>>>> > wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Wondering what considerations there would be in storing a used
>>>>> electric fuel pump that likely has a fair number of miles left in it.
>>>>>
>>>>> Suggestions?
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks.
>>>>
>>>> Maybe coat it with a shot of WD-40 and wrap it in Saran wrap.
>>>> Then bag it.
>>>> I've got some fairly new parts coming off the car I'm junking because
>>>> they'll fit my new car.
>>>> Alternator, starter motor, coil packs, spark module, A/C compressor,
>>>> condenser.
>>>> Except for the condenser which I'll just plug, that's what I'm
>>>> thinking of doing. Might be years before I use them.
>>>> So I'm watching this to see other advice.
>>>> I'll have to go buy WD-40. Don't like it, but I hear this is what
>>>> it's made for.
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> probably not a bad idea, although I would have suggested Diesel fuel for
>>> the small amount of wax in it after it evaporates. Old farmer trick.
>>> Just don't get any on the electric motor portion, just the bits with
>>> seals, exposed uncoated metal, etc. Petroleum based solvents can cause
>>> the windings to swell (or so the story goes, and why take the chance?)
>>> and I would assume that they could wipe out the lube in any
>>> bushings/bearings on the motor shaft.
>>
>> for a pump that otherwise lives inside a fuel tank, how exactly do you
>> think "swelling" [pfffffft!!!!] or "wipe out" is going to happen inside
>> a plastic bag? anosognosic retard.
>>
>>
>
> read for comprehension ****stick, he also referred to a starter motor
> and alternator.

ah, so not only is comprehension an issue, the hamster brain is easily
distracted too. next time nate, re-read the POST TITLE before insisting
how ****ing stoooopid you really are.


>
> You ought to feel stupid now but we all know you will just somehow
> rationalize it to yourself somehow.

you couldn't rationalize your way off being stuck to the side of a
toilet bowl.


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