Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Reinstalling PrimeLoc Remote Fuel Filter System

[Jfam]

Forgot my rule: Never work on the weekends as you cannot contact the manufacturer



Anyway, reinstalling my PrimeLoc after 2 years of it being off. Sorry Joe, but it's the easiest way I have of connecting the fuel pressure gauge. Does anyone know (of the two lines running from the original fuel filter housing) which line runs to where on the remote? Maybe it doesn't matter, but I thought maybe someone could help before I mess up!!!

 

[Howard Durand]

According to the instructions I have, you connect the outside hole in the filter adapter (the round part that is installed where the old filter was) to the outside hole of the hose adapter at the new filter head.

The inside hole of the filter adapter is connected to the hose adapter port closest to the engine. The new filter head is mounted with the plugs facing the front of the engine.

If you need any more info send me a PM

 

[Jfam]

Trashed it!

I got the Primeloc reinstalled... ... ... ... ... . and it did not work. :--) The problem turned out to be a stuck check valve that apparently got in that condition by sitting three years in the shop. What happened was that when I tried to start her up fuel flowed out of the water sensor housing on the fuel filter. This was caused by excessive pressure as the fuel had no where to go. Thankfully, no damage was caused to the lift pump (as far as I can determine ).



Since PrimeLoc no longer makes the product, they do not service it. At least I was told that they could not replace the hoses for me, though they told me where I could get new ones.



So if you have one installed and the check valve locks up, I guess the only thing you can do is to remove it. It seems that its only function is to hold prime when changing filters. I could not remove it easily, so I just decided to remove the whole system... ... . again.