thx for the kind words.unfortunately,i checked all lines and i also like i previously stated fixed the fuel leak.you are right about leaving fuel in the tank,and it starts to leak.i had the tank out earlier and even filled it with hot water to see if there was a leak.nothing.so i emptied it,dried it and let it air b4 reinstalling it,with a plastic tie around the bottom tank nipple and line.only filled it halfway this afternoon,just wanted to get it running at least.i will try it later tonite as i have charged 2 starter batteries now for the tiger drive.my other problem is the flexcable still slipping in the collet.i have loosened it and tightened it and it still slips.this is after greasing the cable the first time last week,which was a PITA.now my setscrew wont come out,and my 1.5mm hex driver basically rounded the head on the screw.im just wondering if there is anyway to adjust the position of the motor so that i can possibly have more cable in the collet.if not,im going to be ordering some new parts for this boat as the factory ones are not quite up to snuff.if you have anymore ideas,feel free to share.thx