I opened the valve on the seperator and let it bleed to long now it won't crank. I pushed the prime button several times but still won't crank. What should I do? Keep pushing the button or what?

 

if you mean it WILL crank, but isnt firing?
Then either continue priming it manually (which will feel like forever) or spin off the filter, top it off with fuel.
Put the filter back on, then you will still have to open the bleeder and manually prime it a few times.

 

So I need open the bleed valve to prime the filter.?

 

yes, i think there is more than one spot you can open.
I used the one on top of the filter assembly.
Its a small ( 3/8" i think) head right on top of a banjo fitting.
You need to open it, just a quarter or half turn, after doing that, keep priming by hand, and youll see some results quickly.
Once fuel is running out, with no bubbles in it , hop in and fire it up, it will sputter for a few seconds, then close the bleeder.
Its a messy job but the only way i know of.

 

You Da Man I'm on the road again well not till I go to work in the morning But thanks alot for the help

 

A good trick with the priming button is too get some wooden dowel and use it to push the button. Saves the wear on the fingers.

 

I actually used the blunt end of a flounder gig

 

Some of us have been lucky and never had to reprime the system! I'm still knockin on wood every time I change the filter! The big part is make sure the filter is filled with fresh fuel.

2nd Gen's just bump the starter to finish the job... It takes a few bumps but it fires everytime after a filter change.

 

Best trick is if you have an air compressor, open the bleed screw and pressurize the fuel tank with a blow gun. Takes about 15 seconds to fill the filter and purge the air. I never use the primer button nor prefill the filter.

 

So what is the best way to drain the filter? will keep prime aslong as the filter doesn't run empty?

 

I assume you mean drani to change it?
If so, just open the fuel water seperator.
I suggest putting additional hose on the existing, and running into an empty milk jug, or similiar

 

How the heck do you guys fill the filter and get that sucker down in there , then up where it is supposed to go!?

 

Very Carefully! Got to go slow, can't be in a hurry. I fill mine a little over 3/4 full to allow for a little twisting, turning, and tilting.

Oh yeah, did I mention you need some weenie arms with no ligaments and tendons for increased flexibility and hide as tough as boot leather.

I still loosen my bleeder screw on the top of the filter housing and pressurize the tank as Infidel described. Starts up and runs first turn of the key!