problem with prime-loc

[bigtoy]

I was installing my prime-loc and ran into a problem. I was cleaning the filter base (new location)and noticed I could not get any air flow through the center filter stud to the back of the block where you screw the hose on to return to the original base. I was using a air chuck, but then I just tried to blow on it myself. It was all I could do to get any air through it. I thought why woud I woud want a restriction like this on my fuel system. Before anyone wonders the check valve is in the other path(old filter base to new filter base). I suspected that the stud was bottomed out on the base and this was causing the restriction. I called prime-loc and found out that these kits are not even made anymore. I told them my situation. They said this would not be a problem. I asked if I could remove the stud from the block. they said probably not because they used loctite on them. I did get it out with a little trouble, but it was just as I thought that stud was so close to the bottom of the block there was just no clearance. What a **** poor design. I could probably modify it to work some how by drilling it out, but I had searched TDR and alot of people were thinking of removing there prime-loc because it is in the way, and changing the filter on a 12V is not as bad as it looks. I changed the original filter, did not fill it with fuel, that would just make more mess. I put a baggie over the clean end so no dirt would get in the filter until it was in position, removed the baggie and bolted it up. The next thing I loosened the bleed screw and pushed the button a few dozen times until fuel was coming out the vent. Closed the vent and pumped a few more times until I heard hissing. Overflow valve I believe? Then it was time to try to start the engine. It sputtered and died a few times, but then just took right off. If it always works that easy I will never fill the filter before installing and run the risk of contamination or spilling. I wished I would have searched TDR before buying a prime-loc.