new plug but still a lot of cranking (fuel draw really seems minimal as when I prime (WOT then plug the intake, still takes 7-8 turns to even get fuel to draw). Eventually fires but does flood--runs at 1/2 throttle but dies when igniter removed. Fuel pours out of exhaust when I shut it down (not as much as before but still it should be minimal--it's not).
Getting some new RTV (ya know, the old stuff once opened-but closed tight-still turns into a rock) and some brake cleaner. While apart, I'll check the innards for debris, etc