This is for folks with post '83 617's...

To fix my leaking fuel filter head I went to a yard and got a second generation assembly. This is the type with the additional rubber sealing ring on the shaft of the center bolt, and the center bolt is larger.

I can't bleed it like I'm used to on the old assembly. Air is still in there and the engine wont start.

Before, I loosened the filter bolt, pushed on the primer pump until clear fuel came out...no problem.

Is there a different way to do it on these later style bolts? Do I need to lift the bolt up? How do I keep the filter connected to the housing?

And, does anyone know what torque to set the filter bolt to? I cant find the FSM article on the procedure...


Thanks,
dd

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