Testing Used Fuel Pump

[Jim Reeve <ultra@xxxx>]

I just received a list member's old fuel pump to use as an emergency
spare. I want to test it out without actually installing it into the
car, but I'm not sure exactly how to do it. I know it gets it's
lubrication from the gas, which is why they can so easily fail with a
blocked pickup line. But I was wondering if I could just test it using
a bucket of water? Or would water be too thin and may damage it? 
Otherwise, I guess I could get a hose into a container of gas. Thanks
for the help!
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Jim Reeve <Ultra>
'81 DeLorean-#6960
http://www.dmcultra.com
AIM-Ultra2169