Is it bad to leave a fuel pump laying around for a long time? That is, are there any precautions for storing it?
I have this one probably:
The hoses and crush rings are new. There is a small district fuel odor. It will be a while before I open it up, let alone test the pump. (The car is not going anywhere.)
Also, editing/posting on mobile is goofy - I lost edits.
Well…these fuel pumps are stored in auto parts stores for years. I would blow the pump out with compressed air and let it dry in the sun just to be sure all the fuel is out. Gasoline can leave a smell that lasts for a very long time.
I think I would pump a little kerosene through it and empty it. Kerosene is oily and should protect it and keep the seals and diaphragm from drying out.