problem with prime-loc

[bigtoy]

I was installing my prime-loc and ran into a problem. I was cleaning the filter base (new location)and noticed I could not get any air flow through the center filter stud to the back of the block where you screw the hose on to return to the original base. I was using a air chuck, but then I just tried to blow on it myself. It was all I could do to get any air through it. I thought why woud I woud want a restriction like this on my fuel system. Before anyone wonders the check valve is in the other path(old filter base to new filter base). I suspected that the stud was bottomed out on the base and this was causing the restriction. I called prime-loc and found out that these kits are not even made anymore. I told them my situation. They said this would not be a problem. I asked if I could remove the stud from the block. they said probably not because they used loctite on them. I did get it out with a little trouble, but it was just as I thought that stud was so close to the bottom of the block there was just no clearance. What a **** poor design. I could probably modify it to work some how by drilling it out, but I had searched TDR and alot of people were thinking of removing there prime-loc because it is in the way, and changing the filter on a 12V is not as bad as it looks. I changed the original filter, did not fill it with fuel, that would just make more mess. I put a baggie over the clean end so no dirt would get in the filter until it was in position, removed the baggie and bolted it up. The next thing I loosened the bleed screw and pushed the button a few dozen times until fuel was coming out the vent. Closed the vent and pumped a few more times until I heard hissing. Overflow valve I believe? Then it was time to try to start the engine. It sputtered and died a few times, but then just took right off. If it always works that easy I will never fill the filter before installing and run the risk of contamination or spilling. I wished I would have searched TDR before buying a prime-loc.

 

[y-knot]

I installed my PrimLoc fuel filter relocater kit 4-5 months after i got my truck, back in 1997. I have not had a single problem with it since. The installation was straight foreword and the materials used were first rate. I have never thought about removing it from the truck, the easy access to the fuel filter and the ability to monitor the fuel pressure is great. Sorry to here about your problems, and I hope you get them sorted out. I am also sad to here that they no longer make the PrimeLoc, I suppose with the new 24V engine it was only a matter of time.