Live well pump out

[pabasshawk]

I have a Ranger 198P and am having trouble with pumping out my live well. The live well works great in all modes except when I try to pump it out. It will nor pump out and when I try to empty it it drains very slow. I am thinking that it is just a clogged line. How would I go about clearing the line, blowing compressed air thru it or using some kind of wire to fish thru it?

[figueira]

Yes using a air line should clear the blockage.
you should remove the pump from the housing too

[King_Fish]

Yes using a air line should clear the blockage.
you should remove the pump from the housing too

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[pabasshawk]

Yes using a air line should clear the blockage.
you should remove the pump from the housing too

Thanks for the info. Is the pump and housing hard to access?

[n2ratfishin]

Mine was under the middle battery. Not much room down there between the knee braces.

Edit...I have a 188

[figueira]

mine (2018) its between the floor plate and the livewell.
its easy to access just push the tads in and turn it will pop up

[King_Fish]

mine (2018) its between the floor plate and the livewell.
its easy to access just push the tads in and turn it will pop up

Same here PA, sorry I can't offer you a pic... My 198 is in storage, with hardwater hopefully before the New Year...

[pabasshawk]

Thanks guys, I think with the cold rain and 35 degree temperature drop I am going to wait until it is a little warmer before I try and blow out the line.