Yes, you can do it.

Just keep on cranking until it starts. Air won't get trapped in the fuel line. Just be prepared for the fuel in the line between the filter and the engine to come out when you diconnect the line.

Good luck.

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Ali Al-Chalabi

2001 CLK55
1999 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins Diesel
2002 Harley-Davidson Fatboy
Merlin Extralight w/ Campy Record