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Old 05-23-2006, 10:55 AM
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I would also suggest stepping on the accelerator pedal after starting the engine to run the RPM's up to 2000 or so. It will keep the fuel flowing to the engine and minimize the effects of the air in the lines until the lines are purged.

When I first changed my spin-on fuel filter I filled it most of the way up and then I installed it. I figured that was good enough to keep the engine running after I started it, but the engine promptly died 30 seconds after I started it. I then had to crank the engine over for 20 seconds and floor the accelerator several times before it would start again.

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