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So how does one refill the large cartridge fuel filter container after changing its filter, reassembling it dry, and therefore losing the prime charge on the mechanical lift pump? After nearly killing my batteries, and going through a full can of starting fluid, I realized just cranking and short run bursts was not going to do it. I disconnected the fuel line connection at the lift pump (A2, Cummins 6CTA8.3 engine). Then, applied a vacuum pump with liquid trap (small glass jar) on this suction line. 15 seconds later, and ah-ha! Diesel is present all the way to the lift pump now, and the engine fired right up. I was going to blow compressed air into the fuel tank, but after seeing 4 connection ports, and figuring 2 were vents, I did not feel like closing all of these off, and went another path. I did not have any clean diesel fuel handy in a pour type can to refill the canister. Hope this helps, and apologies if it was already posted.