[JOHN D]

to answer all of your questions, the shifting problem in the lower unit, the gears where not connecting properly. so that had nothing to do with the engine itself. i know that the problem is not flooding because this has been happening for abot a week now and i have had the same problem as earlier mentioned every time i tried it. i also know its not the spark plug because i sprayed it with starter fluid and she works like a charm the first time i try so it cant be that. when the mecanic finished he ran the moter in his little dinghy and it ran great. the only thing is that he didn't kill it and try to start it up again. which is my current problem.

hope this clears some stuff up. if anybody still knows what this could be, i would greatly appreceate it.