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This might be overkill for you, but i've found it saves me a lot of headaches. You can insert a little 12 volt rattle pump from NAPA in-line before (or even after) the filter and prime it that way. Disconnect the fuel line on the out-side of the filter, turn on the pump and purge the air out that way. Have a container to catch any fuel that comes out, reconnect the hose and you are air free.
Phil