Can incorrect ignition timing contribute to carbon deposits on spark plugs?

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 ... Dec 14, 2022 ... I would download ISTA and get the codes that causing the DTM. Post them here. Did you torque the spark plugs when you installed new ones? Or did ... Aug 20, 2006 ... What would cause the front cylinder spark plugs to foul heavily with carbon on my 2002 VTX 1800C? The rear cylinder plugs were ok. It has a Crane HI-6 ignition and MSD Dist." Well, if it's fouling plugs, (assuming the fouling is from gasoline and not oil, such as caused by bad rings or ... Causes of Carbon Fouling: · Continuous low-speed driving and/or short trips · Spark plug heat range too cold · Air-fuel mixture too rich · Reduced compression and ... Apr 13, 2023 ... The unburnt carbon will be deposited on the spark plug, causing carbon build-up. ... Every car has an oxygen sensor, which monitors the air and ... Jun 2, 2021 ... Could it be that an excessively rich idle mixture causes carbon fouling, then the lack of spark allows oil to accumulate? I just want to be ... Clearing a Fouled Spark Plug. Featuring Bob Nardiello. Subscriber question: "What is the most likely cause of a bad magneto check during run-up (too large a ... Jun 13, 2023 ... I have 1 cylinder in my 1970 440 that carbon fouls, almost positive its a valve issue. All other plugs still look great. (Bosch Platinums). Mar 11, 2011 ... If the deposit is hard baked-on, black carbon, the result is indicative of use of too cold a plug. ... cause for a lot of fuel going into the mix.