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Old 08-15-2018, 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Dirtshooter7 View Post
The issue is that the primer cannot build enough pressure to force the fuel through the high pressure side of the pump because the fuel just leaves through the tank return line unobstructed.
That's not possible if you have everything plumbed correctly. The filter housing has a TINY air bleed hole in it. Otherwise, all fuel has to go through the IP to get to the return line. Something isn't connected up correctly, or you're missing a rubber O-ring or gasket somewhere.
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