Re: Can I add a telltale to the Force?
Are you running on water muffs or in a tank/trash can? If you are not getting water out, and you're running in a tank the lower unit may not be deep enough to submerge the water pump. If the pump is not submerged (and not running on water muffs where the water pressure fills the pump) no water will exit the hole and the pump can be damaged.
The lower unit needs water above the cavitation plate to prime the pump.
Or if you are using muffs, they may not be fitted right.
Or there may be crud buildup where the plug was removed from the head. Try sticking in a piece of wire to ensure the area is open.
Or you may have a bad impeller in the water pump.