Classic Fifty Mercury Outboard, 45 hp, Cranks, but No spark, and top carb dripping

Holy1above

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Hi all -- I recently got a really cheap classic fifty, and thought I would give it a shot at fixing. It's been sitting for at least 3 years. It cranks strong, but there is no spark from any of the plugs. I put new ones on. No spark.

3 of the 4 cylinders have 90psi compression, but I can't get my compression tester into the bottom cylinder, unless there's an easy way to remove the bottom cowling?

The top carb was also dripping some fuel.

Also -- the black plastic piece that connects to both carbs and lifts up and down: Does it kind of just hang there a little loose? It seemed odd to me.

Thanks!
 
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