In short, my balky engine routine:

See gas pump from tank to carb?
Pull plug, check for wet or dry plus test for spark.
Dry plug; dribble about 6 or 8 drops of fuel into plug hole and re-try. If it starts and quits, problem is carb or carb settings.
Plug wet; wash plug in carb cleaner or acetone, spin engine over with plug out and cylinder down. Have a cup of coffee or a beer to let things dry. Try to start again WITHOUT choke. If it floods again, problem is with carb or carb settings.

Timing should be 28-30 degrees.

A starter is really good to have for a balky engine, and a drill will work just fine.

A new brand name plug properly gapped is a two strokes best friend, second only to oil.
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