In Feb I had the local marina do a tune up, check up on my new old motor. I asked them to check the water pump also. They told me it was pumping fine, and to replace it anyway it would be around 300 bucks, and 2 weeks to get the part. I figured I would check things out before putting my boat into the water for the first time, and I put the ear muffs on the motor, turned the hose on full, and started the motor. I let it run for maybe 1-3 min, but no water came out the two holes just below the cowl in the rear. I could feel pressure but no water. I then filled a barrel of water, let it run for 1-3 min more, motor did not really get hot, but no water. When I put my fingers over the holes this time, the exhaust bubbled from the prop. Is there thermostates that open when it gets warm? I'm not sure what to do. A friend told me it should also pee water. 1989 Johnson, 25HP, 2-stroke, long shaft. Please help.
