I'm thinking that's where you can get a lean spot if the step up springs are too weak. The weaker springs will take longer (relatively longer because we are talking about very small time elements here) to push the metering rods up out of the Jets and that delays additional fuel to help cover the load.
The plugs are certainly looking better. Heat range is just about as good as you can get it.
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