All these problems with plugs getting flooded and engine won't start.  
I've been wondering if anyone uses starting fluid.  When I was in the
auto repair business I used it EXTENSIVELY to clear floods and also as a
"primer" after a carb rebuild to keep the engine running while the
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I think the easiest way to get around the difficult flooded engine starting
issue is to go to unshrouded plugs.  Also has some performance advantage.

Al