I have a Mopar Performance ignition system. MP distributor, orange box, ballast. Pertronix epoxy-filled Flamethrower coil. BWD spark plug wires from O'Reilly.

The plugs are now fine. All have been cleaned and lightly scotch-brited on the metal areas so it will be conducive to a spark situation. By fouling, I meant there were two drops of gasoline on them or so.

As for the lifters, you can't get them out unless the head is off - they're too tall otherwise.