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Clipped fuel tanks won't empty


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Just came back to KSP after a few months.    Back then, if I clipped say 2 fuel tanks it would double my fuel capacity and  the total fuel would be used before the engine quit.   

(Liquid fuel tanks and engines)

Now when I do it, although it shows the double fuel capacity on the launch pad, the engine cuts out before using up the "other" tank, leaving half the fuel unavailable.  I'm using a very basic rocket....2 clipped fuel tanks and engine.

I just restarted a career, and I'm only on the very beginning of the tech tree.    I know later you access fuel ducts etc, but I'm just wondering if I'm missing something from the very start.  I have clipping allowed in the parts editor.

I've done some digging, and haven't found an answer so far.   Thanks for any info.

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Edited by EmanonP
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I'd go and systematically test to find the point at which it stops working.

1.) Built a craft with nosecone -> pod -> tank -> tank -> engine
2.) Launch craft, observe tank drain behavior
3.) Use the offset tool to move the lower tank a little bit more into the upper tank
4.) Go to 2.)

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