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Old 10-17-2011, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by mbzjag8090 View Post
You are saying it is going flat from trying to start it? That surprises me because I have only tried to start it maybe 4-5 times. So you both think it is the air in the lines which is the problem? I'll bleed the air via the plastic screw pump. When will I know when to stop pumping the thing? Thanks
You'll hear a slight change in sound as the fuel gets pushed back along the return line. If the pump leaks diesel then you will probably be wasting your time trying to do it this way...
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