If it were mine, I'd be focused on getting the carb cleaned up, and at the same time blowing back the line to the tank, and adding a new fuel filter. You've got cylinder pressures within 10% of one another on an engine that's been running good for 20+ years, which suddenly turned crappy. I would put a kit in the carb, paying close attention to blowing passages clear after your cleaning process. Once that's done you can decide if you want to chase a possible low compression issue. Just my opinion, and everyone's got one.