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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
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06-07-2007, 10:02 AM
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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
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1976 Wellcraft V-20 Steplift w/1983 175 HP Johnson 1973 Sears 12 ft. V bottom w/1958 3 HP Evinrude "A boat is a hole in the water, surrounded by wood & fiberglass, into which one pours hard earned money into"
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06-07-2007, 12:24 PM
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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.
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 1990 Hydrasports 2000cc Vector with 96 200HP Oceanrunner. Saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone http://www.providencerpchurch.com/
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06-07-2007, 12:24 PM
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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.
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1990 Hydrasports 2000cc Vector with 96 200HP Oceanrunner. Saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone http://www.providencerpchurch.com/
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06-07-2007, 03:57 PM
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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.
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06-07-2007, 03:57 PM
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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.
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*************************************** Stay Safe! Sold - 1984 V-20 Cuddy with a 2003 Johnson 140 hp gas sippin 4-stroke. 1995 Ranger 250C with a 2015 Suzuki 300 hp 4-stroke.
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06-07-2007, 04:07 PM
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Re: fuel/water filter
I just did one myself...
Make sure your bulb is priming foward as it should.
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Life is composed of a bunch of little nothings! Sea Ray 19.5 I/O 351 Cleveland - SOLD 1989 V20 CC 1998 150 Ocean Runner - SOLD
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06-07-2007, 04:07 PM
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Re: fuel/water filter
I just did one myself...
Make sure your bulb is priming foward as it should.
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Life is composed of a bunch of little nothings! Sea Ray 19.5 I/O 351 Cleveland - SOLD 1989 V20 CC 1998 150 Ocean Runner - SOLD
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06-07-2007, 05:55 PM
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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.
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1976 Wellcraft V-20 Steplift w/1983 175 HP Johnson 1973 Sears 12 ft. V bottom w/1958 3 HP Evinrude "A boat is a hole in the water, surrounded by wood & fiberglass, into which one pours hard earned money into"
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06-07-2007, 05:55 PM
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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.
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1976 Wellcraft V-20 Steplift w/1983 175 HP Johnson 1973 Sears 12 ft. V bottom w/1958 3 HP Evinrude "A boat is a hole in the water, surrounded by wood & fiberglass, into which one pours hard earned money into"
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