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    sissybus Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 15, 2010, 08:29 PM
    2 line shallow well pump runs but won't prime?
    Have check all fittings got a new foot checked holding tank been working on it for 3 days running out of ideas help
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    speedball1 Posts: 29,301, Reputation: 1939
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    Oct 16, 2010, 06:31 AM

    If you've installed a new foot valve and the pump still loses prime then one of two thains.
    1) the new foot valve's faulty **OR**
    2) a leak in the suction line would cause you to lose prime. Let me know what you find, Good luck, Tom
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