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Old 05-13-2018, 06:21 PM
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My $.02.

For draining the fuel tanks for sludge on the bottom I pumped the fuel out of my fuel filler tube, so I could "suck" from the bottom. On the Tartan 27' the fuel fill tube to the tank is a straight shot down maybe 5". Not sure if you could do this on the T30 or how the fuel tank fill is plumbed.

A trick I learned here on this forum has saved my bacon a number of times. It is draining the carb by the main passage plug. I did this procedure after layup this spring on my A4 to get it started (also new plugs). Draining the gas out of the carb can help clear the float needle seat too if there is any particulate or gunk in the fuel which spent the winter in there. Catch the fuel in a clear glass container, let sit and observe for water on the bottom.
To get fuel back into the carb you can prime your gas pump by that retaining clip looking device (assuming mechanical fuel pump).
Another old timers trick is to tap the carb bowl gently to free up the float which may dislodge any gunk.

She will start up.
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