What to do if you lose prime in fuel system?
Dump the factory filter and replace with Nick’s underhood Cat setup. When you order the Cat filter and adapter also order a filter head rebuild kit which replaces the o-rings. Did you find the recommended reading relevant to this discussion?
Why is my Chevy Duramax losing its prime pump?
Probably from your prime pump or if you ever had the dealer change the filter….could have had the “filter gorilla” put it on and crack the housing. How does your water in fuel sensor look? There could be a hairline crack in that causing your problem too and not dripping on the ground.
Why is my fuel filter stuck on my Duramax?
I have replace the fuel filter twice, once with an after-market and now back to the OEM filter. I have replace the water sensor at the bottom of the fuel filter. I have been told that it might be my fuel pump which has a one-way flow valve that has become stuck allowing fuel to flow back to the tank. I’m out of ideas.
Why does my GMC Duramax die in the morning?
It starts decent during the day but in the morning it will barely start run for 1 second and completely die and wont start back up. I prime it and bleed it and then it will start. It does have air bubbles in the fuel line when i do bleed it.
I have replace the fuel filter twice, once with an after-market and now back to the OEM filter. I have replace the water sensor at the bottom of the fuel filter. I have been told that it might be my fuel pump which has a one-way flow valve that has become stuck allowing fuel to flow back to the tank. I’m out of ideas.
Probably from your prime pump or if you ever had the dealer change the filter….could have had the “filter gorilla” put it on and crack the housing. How does your water in fuel sensor look? There could be a hairline crack in that causing your problem too and not dripping on the ground.
How to change a fuel filter on a 1990 Chevy?
How to Change a Fuel Filter on a 1990 to 2003 Chevy or GMC. – YouTube If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device. Videos you watch may be added to the TV’s watch history and influence TV recommendations.
It starts decent during the day but in the morning it will barely start run for 1 second and completely die and wont start back up. I prime it and bleed it and then it will start. It does have air bubbles in the fuel line when i do bleed it.
Dump the factory filter and replace with Nick’s underhood Cat setup. When you order the Cat filter and adapter also order a filter head rebuild kit which replaces the o-rings. Did you find the recommended reading relevant to this discussion?
Can a fuel pusher pump loose its prime?
Transparent fuel lines before and after filter, and the fuel return line, along with a MityVac tool – you can always pinpoint what area is compromised. A small low psi diesel rated fuel pusher pump near tank can overcome most prime problems when all else fails. $15-25 on eBay.
Why does my outboard engine lose fuel Prime?
Outboard engines lose fuel prime because of an air leak in the fuel system. Somewhere between the engine and the fuel tank. Here are the best and quickest ways to troubleshoot and resolve this issue! What Are The Symptoms of An Air Leak?
Why does my fuel pump not start when primed?
Q: Trouble starting unless I prime the fuel pump, turn off key and then prime again and start it. Trouble starting engine, I have to switch to “on” wait a few seconds, then back to “on” then finally turn the key to start engine. If I try to start normally, it would hold the idle and dies after a couple seconds or doesn’t crank over at all.
When do I have to Prime my engine?
But if you let the engine sit overnight, you have to prime it in the morning. Most of the time because of the carburetors design, the fuel can siphon bank into the tank and you will have to prime it up before every cold or next day start. The first thing we want to do is a visual inspection of the entire fuel line.