My Hilux had 2 fuel filters connected in series. The original (with primer pump on top) plus a newer glass bowl-type filter (a previous owner set this up). The diaghram on the primer pump developed a tiny hole and caused the fuel system to suck air so I've removed that filter (it was an epic to find the source of the air leak as the primer is a sealed unit). I'm using a little in-line electric facet pump to prime now when needed but don't want to leave this in place permanently.
The obvious solution is to buy another original filter housing with primer pump and instal again in series. BUT - it strikes me that I'm wasting cash by replacing 2 fuel filters each time. And if I could find a hand-pump primer pump to put in the line I'll be able to just run the glass bowl filter and prime it when needed with the hand pump.
I've asked around the spare parts shops but haven't found anything. Closest was a RACOR complete filter housing assembly with glass bowl and hand primer pump for about $140 but the filters to fit this are $35 each whereas the CAV-style filters to suit my existing glass bowl filter are $7.
My question is - does anyone know of a hand operated primer pump (maybe for a truck or boat application?) that can be mounted beside my fuel filter?
Cheers,
Lucas
The obvious solution is to buy another original filter housing with primer pump and instal again in series. BUT - it strikes me that I'm wasting cash by replacing 2 fuel filters each time. And if I could find a hand-pump primer pump to put in the line I'll be able to just run the glass bowl filter and prime it when needed with the hand pump.
I've asked around the spare parts shops but haven't found anything. Closest was a RACOR complete filter housing assembly with glass bowl and hand primer pump for about $140 but the filters to fit this are $35 each whereas the CAV-style filters to suit my existing glass bowl filter are $7.
My question is - does anyone know of a hand operated primer pump (maybe for a truck or boat application?) that can be mounted beside my fuel filter?
Cheers,
Lucas
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