Restart After Gas Tank Removal & Re- Install

[Keyav8r]

Dropped the gas tank on my '91 Eliminator to replace the tank vents and hoses. Checked the sending unit while I had the tank out and HOORAY it is good. Had to clean the connector contacts to get a reading with the ohmmeter so I'm hoping that will cure my non-functional gauge issue. (I don't get an accurate level reading but do get the low fuel light when it's near empty)

 

My question: Is there any specific method of re-starting the engine to get the air out of the fuel lines? Will the injectors pass the air through while cranking the engine over normally? Or should I bleed the air off at the Schraeder valve on the fuel rail while cranking? I have a hose with the correct fitting to open the valve and could bleed the air and fuel into a can or plastic bottle, if that is necessary.

[ComancheKid45]

Just prime the pump a few times, by turning the key to the run position and back off. About 3-4 times should be plenty to get fuel back to the rail, than give er a try ;) 

[onlyinajeep726]

:agree: Pretty much what the Kid said.

[Eagle]

Just prime the pump a few times, by turning the key to the run position and back off. About 3-4 times should be plenty to get fuel back to the rail, than give er a try ;)

 

There is no need to do this "a few times." The system operates under positive pressure. Turn on the key, let the pump run until it shuts off, then start the engine.

 

Same thing you should be doing every time you start it.

[Keyav8r]

Thanks, guys. Didn't know if the air in the line needed to be vented off or if it would just feed through the injectors, and darn sure didn't want to chance having to pull the tank again and replace a pump.