test run engine witout power steering connected?

[guyryan100]

Sorry for all the questions lately. I'm getting close to firing this thing up and am outside the realm of my experience.

for the sake of a test engine run, can I get away without hooking up the power steering pump? That is, avoid installing the power steering gear, lines, and fluid. Or will this damage the pump? In truth, I'm trying to avoid buying the power steering gear until I'm ready for it.

Thanks for all the info!
--Ryan