Mike,
I've heard the dry run-in thing, and also that new pumps use rubber seals
(instead of graphite) and thus don't need it.
There is a tech tip on the Moss site that says to use a wire wheel in a
bench grinder to spin up the impeller (thus you don't have to run your
engine dry). I plan to do that on mine, because I don't want to run my
newly rebuild engine without coolant, even for a short time.
-Darrell
On 6/26/02 6:28 AM, "Mike Thompson" <miket@rio.edu> wrote:
> Hi All,
> After a great weekend at Mid-Ohio, I had to replace my water pump. The
> trip to Mansfield toasted it. But at least it took me there and back.
> Anyway...
> Am I correct in thinking that I read somewhere that you should run the
> pump dry for 30-40 seconds before adding water?
>
> TIA,
> Mike Thompson
> 59 TR3A
> BTW, I received my panoramic picture and it looks very good despite the
> weather that day.
--
Darrell Walker
66 TR4A IRS
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