Can an incorrect spark plug gap contribute to carbon buildup?

Apr 12, 2013 ... ... cause the plug tip temperatures to decrease and carbon deposits to accumulate, possibly causing fouling and misfires). A solution to this ... Feb 2, 2019 ... Carbon is relatively conductive and a thick enough coating will cause a voltage loss across the spark plug gap (=weaker spark = more fouling = ... May 30, 2014 ... ... plug solid with dirt causing a rich running condition fouling the plug. ... 2005 EZ GO ST fouled spark plugs, Gas EZGO. carbon fouled plug, Gas ... May 12, 2006 ... ... carbon, fuel, oil or other deposits; Will cause spark to leach to metal shell...no spark across plug gap will cause a misfire; Wet-fouled ... Apr 27, 2008 ... If this is indeed my problem (weak ignition) . does anyone have any recommendations for fix/replace? Jul 10, 2003 ... Dry black carbon deposits could be an indication of a rich mixture ... More than a quart in 1000 miles is cause for concern in my book. Jan 31, 2020 ... Gentlemen, I have a sooty, carbon-fouled spark plug problem that I ... carbon building up on the exhaust valves causing them to leak. Sep 1, 2020 ... ... caused the engine to run really rich, which ultimately caused the carbon-fouled spark plugs. Does this sound at all plausible? I don't know ... May 31, 2011 ... The carb is new out of the box and it was making all the plugs black carbon. ... dont use the old lead fuel pic s of spark plugs to read ... Jun 11, 2015 ... ... spark plugs to use to avoid fouling? Back to Top. Direct Link ... So hotter plugs and carbon deposits could cause you pre-ignition and ping.