Hi Kim,
As it turns out the marine tech that I took it to turned out to be preety good. They took car of the problem and someothers that I was aware of but didn't mention (problems like the tac not working correctly with the prop that is on the motor). So all in all I feel that things went smoothly and that I actually would go back to them. I appreciate the concern and follow up, I'm sorry I didn't get back to you sooner.
Thanks for every thing, CHRIS CAS