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Listen to Bob. We don’t want you getting too deep into this project unless absolutely necessary.
A few questions:
Is this engine new to you? If not, when was the last time it ran, cooled properly? Does the powerhead show signs of overheat (burnt paint/melted wiring)?
Like Bob says, the water tube should not pull out of the exhaust housing, unless there is a bigger issue.
Are you sure you got the water tube properly aligned and installed into the water pump impeller hsg grommet? If not, chances are good that you bent the tube during installation, pushing it upwards, so now it will never fit properly. Did you use OEM parts? Did you just replace the impeller? Or, did you replace the impeller housing and SS impeller plate as well. There is a tiny bleed hole in the top of the impeller housing, the pump may not prime if this hole is plugged.
Are you sure the engine is buried deep enough in the water? Are the water pick ups clean?