over heating issue 140 v4 looper

[Joker86mk]

hey I have a 1988 v4 140 hp looper outboard , started it up today for the first time this season and it over heats at idle , I do have a light water flow from the pee hole on the lower cowel , that is really hot, so I pulled the thermostats out both sides are totally dry no water what so ever on the t-stat or in the head both sides are over heating , I also get water from the hole on the lower unit to the back of the prob, which is cold , im not sure how the water flows in theses engine, all this is done with muffs on the motor, I have used them every year with no issues.

does this sound like a impeller problem its about 2 years old , or water control valve on the side of the head?

and feedback would be appreciated \

Thanks

 

[boobie]

Start with doing the water pump.

 

[Joker86mk]

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Just look the pump off looks pretty new i have done it 2 yeara ago and used it maybe 30 times. Here are some pictures.. any other ideas what controls the water flow to the head

 

[Joker86mk]

just also took apart the control valve its clean , hoses from thermostates are clear . any ideas , maybe water pressure from the muffs but i have always run them on the muff with no problems