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12th March 2022, 01:59 PM
#1
Expert
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fuel filter change
Hi there, juust wondering if when i replace my fuel fliter can i pre fill it with diesel before screwing it back on?
primihg is such a hassle.
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12th March 2022 01:59 PM
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12th March 2022, 07:28 PM
#2
Of course you can. Not sure why priming is a hassle though. Not like its hard to do. Takes a whole 20-30 pumps and its done.
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12th March 2022, 10:46 PM
#3
Travelling Podologist
To make priming much quicker & much easier fit a 'bulb primer' (diesel compatible) in the fuel line before the filter. Have had one on mine for must be 7 or 8 years now.
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13th March 2022, 11:52 AM
#4
Expert
Rito thanks fellas. And thanks cuppa rekon i'll get one of those bulb primers.
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13th March 2022, 09:21 PM
#5
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Please do take note of Cuppa Mates advice: “before the OEM filter” much like an electrical lift pump would push forward also.
Recently experienced trackside attempting to palm (bulb) pump through/after an OEM filter/primer and they do appear to counteract each other sucking the palm bulb flat/shut.
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14th March 2022, 10:28 AM
#6
Expert
I always fill it up as much as I can.
When you disconnect the hose between the pump and the filter keep it high with a zip tie as to not let any fuel drip out to minimize the chance of air bubbles.
Pump it until it overflows then connect it all back together.
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19th March 2022, 01:35 PM
#7
Expert
Thanks M B,pollenface. Good advice, i"ll keep it all in mind for the next change.
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23rd March 2022, 10:13 AM
#8
Patrol Freak
if I have trouble priming the fuel I push it up with an air compressor in the filler neck ...
if its worth doin its worth over doin
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23rd March 2022, 01:05 PM
#9
Patrol Guru
Originally Posted by
garett
if I have trouble priming the fuel I push it up with an air compressor in the filler neck ...
That is probably hard to "seal" the filler opening to the compressed air hose isn't it?
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23rd March 2022, 03:15 PM
#10
Patrol Freak
Originally Posted by
BrazilianY60
That is probably hard to "seal" the filler opening to the compressed air hose isn't it?
stuffing a rag around the air gun is enough to push it to the filter, it is nice to have another person to help,
you don't want to go over board with the pressure.
if its worth doin its worth over doin
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