Thanks for the info and support along the way! I cleaned the cylinders like my 2 strokes- ATF with a clean paper towel until it comes out clean. I'm not expecting to go long before a full rebuild.
I cranked the engine over last night and everything looked alright, so I tried to fire it up. I had no luck. It sputtered a few times, but I couldn't get it to fire up and since I was late I called it quits. I'll try again today. I have noticed that fuel will usually pool up in the intake manifold. Is this normal? Is the engine flooding?