that would be great thanks Rob, i will pm you my email
it is 2001 4stroke 40hp, i also have a same year 4hp 4 stroke which i was going to try first,
i anticipate i will need to pick up a few tools as well but i have seen the service kits on ebay including spark plugs, oil, gearbox oil. impeller and oil/fuel filter.
sorry pirky to have gatecrashed onto your thread!