well, if the water temp in the boiler is 180, but the water temp in the basement is 65, than;
1. water pump is not working,
2. there is a clog somewhere.
3. gauge is broken.
My water pump gets hot normally so it's hard to tell if that's the problem.
Can you disconect the pipe somewhere after the pump and see if water is getting pumped thought the line?
Did you try to bleed the water pump? There is a screw on the back of the pump. Turn to bleed the air out.
Or you could just buy a new water pump at Manard's for $150 and see if that takes care of the problem.