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  1. Jinx

    Replaced fuel filters but need to prime

    Sure, if you want to do things the easy way. I for one like to get diesel all over my engine. :)
  2. Jinx

    Replaced fuel filters but need to prime

    Don't crank the engine to get the air out. Open the bleed screw, then turn the truck accessory switch to on without starting the truck. The in tank pump fuel pump will bleed the air out and pump the filters full of fuel. Once the air bleeder starts squirting fuel, close it. There will be a tiny...
  3. Jinx

    Replaced fuel filters but need to prime

    Excellent sir! Thank you for the help. I was a little worried because it was snug when I took it off, but definitely not tight.
  4. Jinx

    Replaced fuel filters but need to prime

    Here's a question about another part on that picture. I turned and accidentally removed the hex-head bolt seen on the lower left side. What is that for? It was spring loaded and sprung off. When I reinstalled it, I tightened it all the way down. In hind sight, I don't think it is supposed to be...
  5. Jinx

    Replaced fuel filters but need to prime

    Ah cool. Thanks! I was thinking it was way closer to the injector pump.
  6. Jinx

    Replaced fuel filters but need to prime

    I've been physically looking at my truck and TM's to no avail. I read that once the filters are replaced, I need to open a valve/petcock somewhere up near the engine to allow the in-tank fuel pump to prime the fuel lines. I can't for the life of me find this valve. Where should I be looking? A...
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