>they told me in this case (maybe the correct expression >instead of "unloaded" is "without payload") Yeah, I can live with either expression as meaning the same thing in this context. >the cooling of the pump itself will be insufficient >and the bearing of the pump becomes hot and therefore >damaged. This is what they want to avoid. OK, that explains a lot of things about "why" you want to do it. -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu