Running Issues

Some plugs came out black, a couple wet, and a couple brown.
But it had been running like crap for a while.
When it was running good, they were almost perfect.
Tomorrow. Compression check.
Now, #1 intake valve begins to open about 10* before tdc.
But this is a 1 man operation and i can only bump the starter to check.
I keep thinkin about the 2 road flares I have in the trunk to solve all the problems!