How to prime fuel system

[CudaDude]

Finally got around to changing the fuel filter this morning and now truck won't start.  Followed this procedure.  http://dodgeram.org/tech/dsl/filter/00fuel_filter.htm, but I didn't fill the filter housing with fuel when I put the new filter in, instead I've bumped the starter several times to let the lift pump push air out of the system.

 

I did have the filter out for an extended amount of time while I cleaned the filter cap.  Don't know if that allowed an abnormal amount of air in the system.

 

I tried bleeding air from the schrader valve on the VP44 and got a little air at first but now it's a steady stream of fuel, but still no start.  Guess the next thing to try would be opening up the injector lines?  

 

Do I just loosen them where they enter the head?

loosen all at once, or one at a time?

 

I haven't cranked on it for very long (5-10 seconds) at a time.  Should I just crank for 20 or 30 seconds to see if it starts before I mess with the injector lines?

 

Hopefully one day I'll have enough knowledge about these trucks to help someone else, until then, thanks for all the help you all provide.

 

Edited February 11, 2017 by CudaDude

[Me78569]

when priming sometimes it takes a a googd 30 seconds to get it to sputter,  I would crack injector lines 1 4 5 or somehting like that.  Doesn't take much.,

[CudaDude]

Got it!!!  Cranked on it for 20-30 seconds and it fired up.  Thanks

[Me78569]

Yea there is no replacement for cranking haha. 

[Mopar1973Man]

Typically I hold my foot down on the throttle after changing a filter. Then crank the starter. Yeah it going to rev rather hard but you'll pull the air through the system. I'm not saying red line but we'll in the 2k bracket.