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I hadn't thought of that. I always try to make sure the container & spout or funnel I'm pouring from are clean, but it doesn't take much dirt to cause a problem. I also agree with Coffey1 that most of it would be filtered, depending on style of filter. Hmmm!

I agree with the right tool for the job. Leaving aside how to get the fuel moving to prime, I'm curious why you prefer to install the filters empty? It does seem like it would be cleaner, it's hard not to slop at least a little fuel out when you go to install a filter that is full of fuel...

I've seen some of those Schrader valves on fuel caps. Along with my own experiences, that's what made me make the original warning post. If someone didn't know they could easily assume it was OK to hook the air up without paying attention to the pressure. We ran a lot of the Detroit 6V92 up...

Military vehicles' fuel tanks are generally stouter than those in commercial vehicles. If you have experience, you can make your own decisions, I wanted to warn those with less experience. How much pressure it takes to do damage depends on the shape and construction of the tank. The cylinder...

It's a great way to get the fuel all the way through the system, but a warning if you haven't done this before- use very low air pressure- like maybe 2 or 3 psi, 5 psi tops! The fuel tanks aren't designed for pressure and it is easy to split it open. 2 psi will lift diesel a little more than...