live well pump

[bucketmouth64]

When I checked all my equipment my aerator(livewell) motor didn't work. I replaced the fuse and still nothing. Is it my switch or the aerator? My switch usually lights up when I turn something on, but there is no light which made me wonder if it is a switch problem. Friend said he would bet on the motor since they go out much easier than a switch. It is the original motor so it is about 8 years old. How do these come out? Any recommendations on a replacement aerator?

[Valv]

Look underneath the dash and check if the wires to the switch got disconnected, usually livewell pumps are gray or orange color.

[PerchJerker]

If you need to replace it, try to go with the same model and size ---- several of them have a mounting bracket or similar and you can simply pop out your old pump and put in your new one.

[Eric Wettschreck]

You can take the pump out,and jump 12v direct from the battery to the pump. If the pump spins the problem lies elsewhere.

I just got done testing all my stuff. My livewell pump didn't work. I took it out and cleaned a stick out of it. Works great now.

[Wish-I-Were-Fishn]

Mine doesn't work either. This is a two person job since I can't reach both the inside and outside transom at the same time to turn the plastic nut loose to pull the unit out.

Seems like I'm always alone when I think about fixing it.

[reddog]

LIke stated earlier, you may not have to take the thru hull mount out. check it out first. If there is a set screw, you can simply take that out, and pop the pump tself out and leave the bracket in place.

Just changed mine Friday night/

[Valv]

 Originally Posted By: Wish-I-Were-Fishn

Mine doesn't work either. This is a two person job since I can't reach both the inside and outside transom at the same time to turn the plastic nut loose to pull the unit out.

Seems like I'm always alone when I think about fixing it.

Depending on unit, some have a "cartridge" ( which includes motor and pump impeller itself) you can remove without removing housing.

[Farley]

On my 88 Crestliner, I just had to replace 4 out of the 6 switches. The switches that light up are $4.00 at Fleet Farm, I would start with that. Or rewire to a switch you know works and test. We broke our livewell pump trying to get it out and had to go buy a new one.

[Wish-I-Were-Fishn]

Mine is a Rule 500, but it is a 2002 which I believe is before the removable motor.

Is there a way to check if it is clogged without removing it? Can I spin it in reverse somehow?

[marine_man]

It depends on where it's mounted - if it's a thru-hull mounting I've used a long pick to spin the impeller backwards manually to try and unstick anything.

[Wish-I-Were-Fishn]

 Originally Posted By: marine_man

It depends on where it's mounted - if it's a thru-hull mounting I've used a long pick to spin the impeller backwards manually to try and unstick anything.

That's a great idea! I'm going to try that this weekend since I'm not going out for opener.

[Wish-I-Were-Fishn]

 Originally Posted By: marine_man

It depends on where it's mounted - if it's a thru-hull mounting I've used a long pick to spin the impeller backwards manually to try and unstick anything.

It worked!

Now I can finally use the livewell pump. Thanks marine_man!

[bucketmouth64]

Had someone look at mine and he found a small rock inside. Pump worked, but after hooking it back up it didn't. So now I know the switch is bad.