checked everything fuel filter first, then lines, plugs, oil, and fired it up. started like a champ. ran ok. thinking the carb got gummed up a bit. will clean it up. did notice not throwing water like it should. getting an imperiller asap. cause I might be able to talk my dad into fishing for the day and not working Friday. but I will keep the stator in mind. oh the motor is an 01 to sorry and thanks for the info everyone