When I ran it back in September I did not see water coming out of the pee-hole. So I don’t know if the the water pump was working or not. When you say ‘crank it’, does that mean turning the engine over when it is not in water by turning the start key?
Your 40 HP has no telltale “pee hole”. You should get a small amount of spray out the hole that is approx 3/4 inch diameter a few inches below the powerhead, along with a small amount of exhaust. A bit more water will come out there when running fast and the thermostat stays open, but most of the cooling water goes out underwater with the main exhaust. To see if it’s overheating, flick some water on the engine block and/or cyl heads with your fingers. If it boils and spits, shut the motor off because it’s not cooling. Don’t flick on the side with the exhaust port cover.
Dave
