Running the pump backwards alarms me, especially if your are using
gasoline. Maybe a cleaner that is not flammable. Years ago I disassembled a
fuel pump to see how it worked. I was amazed at the shower of sparks the
brushes produced. I guess it's not a factor when immersed in gas. I try real
hard never to run it empty.
Ken Lewis
http://neksiwel.20m.com/
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Edwards" <medwards1@TRIAD.RR.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2006 8:06 AM
Subject: [VANAGON] Clean Fuel Pump

> I was following the recent thread on trash from the gas tank clogging the
> pump and wanted to make sure I understand the cleaning options. I have an
> air compressor. Someone mentioned blowing air through the pump. I assume
you
> would blow from the engine side towards the tank side? Seems like the
other
> way would just force the trash in and clog more. Any recommendations of
> pressure? Also, I seem to recall someone reversing the wires so the pump
> would pump backwards. Did I imagine this or is it a real option? Seems
like
> this would do a good job of removing trash.
> Thanks,
>
> Mike
>
> 87 2.1L
>
>