I have a new to me 2008 198. Having issues with live well draining. Took the flow rite valve out and cleaned it. But I then discovered the cable must have somehow kinked and will not move. How long of a cable should I buy?
thanks
I have a new to me 2008 198. Having issues with live well draining. Took the flow rite valve out and cleaned it. But I then discovered the cable must have somehow kinked and will not move. How long of a cable should I buy?
thanks
I would just take a tap measurement from the open/close switch to the valve. Should be pretty close, add up to the next full foot measurement. I think the shortest cable Flow Rite offers is 6'.
Last edited by Ed R; 05-26-2019 at 05:27 PM.
Ed R.
2006 ChampioN 198 225 Optimax
So how hard is it to run a new cable? Never had to put a new one in.....
The one for my 210 was either 9 or 10ft. I would disconnect the valve end first and see how tight it is. If it is tight, the outer sleeve could be crushed as it could have moved over under the edge of the tank. If you replace it, you could probably find the path of least resistance with a fish tape. I removed my tank cover and fished it that way, but it was a PITA. I'll be home in a couple of days and may can find where I ordered my cable.
Could you just connect the new cable to the old one and pull it through?
2005 Champion 198 DC Elite
2005 Mercury Optimax-225hp (Serial#1B073011)
2005 Champion 198 DC Elite
2005 Mercury Optimax-225hp (Serial#1B073011)
I know if you remove the seat module it will be pretty easy..
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Ed R.
2006 ChampioN 198 225 Optimax