Having trouble starting 69 evenrude 40 hp

[Jrigby1206]

I have a 1969 40 hp evenrude (40953r), I'm having trouble starting it and keeping it started once I do start it. On top of that it does not seem to be blowing any water out, just a little bit. I have checked the impeller and it was still good. I primed the bulb and it stays full. I have noticed gas spilling a little out the carb , when I prime it. I'm not sure if that has to do with it. Any help would be appreciated . Thanks

[boats.net]

Need to run a compression test first to see if low on compression. Remove and clean carbs and retry.