fuel/water filter
 

I just replaced my fuel/water filter and now the primer bulb will not prime. I replaced the filter without putting any fuel in the filter, should I fill the new filter with fuel to get a prime? Sorry if this is a stupid question but this is all new to me with this fuel/water separator.

Thanks

fuel/water filter
 

I just replaced my fuel/water filter and now the primer bulb will not prime. I replaced the filter without putting any fuel in the filter, should I fill the new filter with fuel to get a prime? Sorry if this is a stupid question but this is all new to me with this fuel/water separator.

Thanks

Re: fuel/water filter
 

Shawsee, I believe they recommend you do as you said and fill the the new filter with fuel and then install.

Re: fuel/water filter
 

Shawsee, I believe they recommend you do as you said and fill the the new filter with fuel and then install.

Re: fuel/water filter
 

I have never filled one before installing.......did you put a little oil on the seal before you installed?

It should pump up unless you have an air leak somewhere, or a defective bulb.

Re: fuel/water filter
 

I have never filled one before installing.......did you put a little oil on the seal before you installed?

It should pump up unless you have an air leak somewhere, or a defective bulb.

Re: fuel/water filter
 

I just did one myself...

Make sure your bulb is priming foward as it should.

Re: fuel/water filter
 

I just did one myself...

Make sure your bulb is priming foward as it should.

Re: fuel/water filter
 

Ok thanks guys. I did put some oil on the rubber seal. I did finally get it primed but it took forever. I now know that next time I will put fuel in the new filter before I even attempt to prime the bulb. Tomorrow is the "maiden voyage" and we are good to go.

Thanks again guys for your input & knowledge. This site is truly the best.

Re: fuel/water filter
 

Ok thanks guys. I did put some oil on the rubber seal. I did finally get it primed but it took forever. I now know that next time I will put fuel in the new filter before I even attempt to prime the bulb. Tomorrow is the "maiden voyage" and we are good to go.

Thanks again guys for your input & knowledge. This site is truly the best.