On 3/22/2013 10:07, twk wrote:
> In article >,
> 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,
>
> WD-40 won't harm the pump, but in a few months it will be gummed up
> quite well. It will then take a whole lot more WD-40 to free up all the
> moving parts again. I would suggest spraying it with a good grade of
> silicone oil. The silicone won't gum up, but will cost a bit more than
> twice as much as a can of WD. Go with the silicone spray.
>
> My $.02
>

Personally I'd throw it the hell away. With as much trouble as it is
to replace a Mustang's fuel pump, I'm certainly not going that far to
install a used fuel pump that "likely has some miles left."