Thanks for the quick responses!

Began early this morning by removing and cleaning spark plugs. They were a little coated. Cleaned contacts reinstalled and car still would not start.

Then checked all vacuum hoses that I could see and there was nothing obvious. Before I went for a fuel filter, I decided to use the starting fluid. On the second attempt with starting fluid car started up! There was a slight fluctuation in RPM at idle and when I tried to give it gas there was a hesitation. When gas was applied gradually it was fine but when I punched it there was a stalling hesitation. It did stall once but started right up again.

Idled car for 30 minutes and decided to take it for a ride. As soon as I placed it in drive the car stalled and would not start up again. Starting fluid didn't work this time, just a popping noise. I am not sure how long I to use the starting fluid without doing harm so I stopped and am waiting for more advice.

Have I eliminated any possible causes? Where do I go from here? I am going out to get a new filter, that should be changed anyway.

I have a couple of days off and this is my mission.

Thanks in advance!

Bob