water and dirt in fuel- drained filter and tank, now wont start--probably needs bleeding but no idea how

 

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fuel with dirt and water from drums in bush in Guyana, SA. drained filter, and tank, no fuel reaching engine. Probale air-lock, but no idea how to bleed--v limited resources.

 

Start by following the fuel rail on the engine, start in the front and work backwards and look for a bleed screw.
Once you find it have someone turn on the key and crank the engine for 30 seconds while you loosen the screw.
Close screw and stop cranking the engine.
Wait 30 seconds to allow the starter to cool, repeat until fuel comes out of the bleed screw.
Also make sure the fuel filter is full of fuel before you start this procedure.
And if you have a starting aid, like either, use that in the air intake while cranking the engine over.
If you can get it running on a starting aid or by pouring a small amount of fuel into the air intake it will bleed itself.
But it needs to run long enough to bleed itself.