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how do i , or do i need to. prime the fuel pump

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Old Jun 21, 2001 | 10:31 PM
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how do i , or do i need to. prime the fuel pump

after its been drained of gas, because i installed new fuel lines. or should cranking the engine for a few minutes just suck gas into the pump???????????
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Old Jun 22, 2001 | 04:16 AM
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Just crank it until it fires.
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Old Jun 25, 2001 | 09:51 AM
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I usually make sure the primary bowl has fuel in it. That'll get you running long enough to get fuel to the carb in empty lines... And assures quick startup...

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Old Jun 25, 2001 | 06:15 PM
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Crank it until it fires up, it won't take very long at all.


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