[ScooterMcTavish]

Hey, we all like BBQs. Just not getting burnt with jetting 2-stroke oil.

Thanks for the recommendation Madoc - I'll make that adjustment, and swap out the vacuum line, and get a new plug. A couple of specific questions though:

- Does my plug sound like it is fouled (sorry, couldn't get it to focus for a pic)
- Is a dry carbon coated plug a strong indicator the engine is running lean, or the plug is too hot?
- Could too much back pressure from the muffler add to/aid in fouling?
- Could the oil still in with the piston/jug from the rebuild cause a fouling?

Just curious, as if I know what the plug symptoms are telling me, I can possibly work backwards to diagnose.

Here's hoping however that it's just a vacuum line and muffler issue.

Oh God - terrifying thought. If the engine ran lean creating the fouling, could the cyl have actually run dry, and damaged the new rings and jug? Or if it's firing, and it's got oil at 40:1, should I quit panicking?

AHHHHHHHHH!