Not pumping water

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I just got done installing a new fuel filter and I started the 1998 Yamaha 25 hp up, I immediately realized there was not any water coming out the pee hole. I shut off the motor quickly and checked muffs to make sure they were on good. Tried again and same issue. The motor has sat for 5 weeks or so without being ran but pumped water fine last time I was out. Is it possible for the impeller to fail that fast? Any pointers for a first time lower unit drop? Thanks for any suggestions.
 

99yam40

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Re: Not pumping water

may want check to see if tell tail is plugged, bugs like to build nests in them
 
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Re: Not pumping water

Well, just got back in from outside. It was making me crazy not knowing the problem, so I went out with a flashlight and some weed whacker string. I pushed the string a few times with no blockage, the last time i went in as far as it would let me, and still nothing happened. I started the motor yet again and noticed water from the exhaust when suddenly I was getting a shower from the tell-tale, thank you..saved me a restless night.
 
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