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When I replace hyd pumps on these trucks I fill the sump hose (hose from pump to hyd tank) with oil so help prime the pump. Other than that there's no bleeding procedure. The gulp of air the hyd system gets from changing the pump will dissipate once the engine is run. I would let the engine idle for maybe 5-10 min. when done the replacement to purge any air in the system
  • Posted 22 May 2014 23:09
  • By bbforks
  • joined 1 Mar'12 - 1,437 messages
  • Pennsylvania, United States
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