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Alright, so I have the carburetors to the point where the left side is
no longer fouling, but the right side still is - although not as
severely.  You may be right about my float valve being wedged
open....when I take the air cleaner off of the right side I can smell
the pungent odor of gas.  I will have to clean the float valve, seat,
and intake, and I will also check the float level and see if it is at
spec. I think it is 19mm from the bottom of the float to the to the
assembly, but I will have to check this by the engine number.  Thanks
for the constant feedback, guys.

 

Oh and yes, there is a fine layer of soot on the insulation within the
plug.  The plugs I have are numbered B8ES, and I've gapped them
accordingly, also.  A friend of mine will be mailing me a clean and
full set of carbs that he has lying around.  If need be, I will be
able to swap parts, or just replace the carburetors altogether.