O.k bill,but how would i ground the disconnected wire?

A piece of wire with alligator clips on each end.
Or many other different ways utilizing a screw driver etc.
Do you have a wife?;)

O.k I tested cylinders,engine will run when either plug is disconnected.Air filter has been removed and i notice a large amount of gas running out through air intake after i shut engine off.Could the settings on the carb be causing a too rich condition?There is almost always excess smoke when i throttle up,and a slight hesitation like it could be getting too much fuel.Could something be stuck open?

OK-
Sounds like the carb is too full.
The needle/seat is likely leaking, allowing too much gas in the engine.
I would have thought it would either clear up at high speed or flood the engine at low.

I'd suggest downloading the IPL from the Briggs site for your specific engine, which you might also post the Model & TYPE for our information.

There's a good chance a piece of "crud" is preventing the needle from sealing off the gas flow from the tank.
Knowing which specific Briggs would be useful.
In a nutshell, you have to remove the carb bowl, float & needle and flush the fuel line for a couple seconds.

Knowing exactly WHICH Briggs engine we are talking about will determine your actions on addressing the carb.
If it is an Opposed Twin, the carb bowl is not removable, as the "bowl" is integral to the carb body.
But, the main jet can be accessed via a removable plug on the carb body, and the interior of the bowl and the float/needle/seat are accessed by removing the top cover of the carb.

JD GT235 used both a Kawasaki FH580V and a Briggs & Stratton 350777

When the OP resolves his fuel problem a good idea to check the vent hole in the gas cap and make sure that's clear.

350777= Vanguard Twin.
This engine has the typical removable float bowl configuration