On my 1969 9.5 evinrude. Replaced water pump/impeller. Impeller pin in place. Water sprays out in a mist, not a steady stream and is hot. Fumes also come out of the pee hole. Water flows out of head with thermostat removed. Thinking I may have a clogged exhaust housing?
Installed new water pump kit and water leaving the motor is spitting or spraying out and gets very hot after a few minutes. Same trouble before I replaced the pump. Removed the thermostat and water really gushes out of the head. I'm thinking the exhaust housing may be clogged and is preventing...