Can an unbalanced engine contribute to other issues that might affect spark plugs?

May 10, 2023 ... Yes - had it (and not running due spark plug) a number of times on motorcycles. Sometimes the original will work fine once started with a ... Jun 25, 2013 ... Carbon fouling occurs when the spark plug firing end does not reach the self-cleaning temperature of approximately 450°C (842°F). Carbon ... Jul 14, 2013 ... I expect that it is relatively new as the motor produces 105psi compression cold. Plug is a NKG CPR8E gapped to 0.9mm. The air filter is clean. Nov 11, 2017 ... ... spark plug gets a lot of carbon build-up. Any ideas please because i'm running all sorts of tests and cannot find the cause. Thanks in ... Jul 3, 2003 ... I have a recuring problem with #1 plug (front of engine) fouling with carbon from what one would describe as an over rich fuel mix. Apr 12, 2013 ... ... cause the plug tip temperatures to decrease and carbon deposits to accumulate, possibly causing fouling and misfires). A solution to this ... Jun 5, 2016 ... I've heard that black carbon on the spark plugs is normally caused by a rich fuel mixture. This can cause the mixture to wash down the cyl. Sep 9, 2017 ... ... what's causing this for ages and I'm having no luck. I own a 2001 Mx5/Miata and the car is without a doubt running richer than it should (I ... May 31, 2018 ... If the spark plugs have a matte black or grey appearance, it could be carbon fouling — something typically caused by a fuel mixture that is too ... Aug 18, 2001 ... Rich mixture and or rich main jets can cause the carbon/plug problem but if its really bad enough to cause a problem you should see black smoke.