1971 Mercury 200 20hp Won't Start

masonaries

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Hello,

I have an engine which used to start on the first pull every time. Lately, it has been stalling out when I am going wide open (like it's starved for air). However, I have been able to get it restarted. Yesterday, it wouldn't start at all. I took off the cover, cleaned the fuel filter and replaced the gaskets above and below the fuel filter. I cleaned the spark plugs and they are getting fuel. It wouldn't start even after using starter fluid. I am not sure how to check if they are sparking though. Could this be an ignition problem? Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
 
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