I believe my air tube is above my livewell overflow as it is so I do t think this would help me
I believe my air tube is above my livewell overflow as it is so I do t think this would help me
Your overflow should be up at the very top of your livewell...you have to stick your head down in the well to see it. The top of the Hydro air tube opening should not be above the overflow, but should be above where the full well water level is.
I have a 1997 202 does this modification apply? I have just the open/close live well drain valve(broken) I have to replace it. Should I get a different valve to replace it with? I want to do this while I have everything out and changing cartridges in my pumps. Can I put a 750 gpm cartridge instead of a 500 gpm?
This fix only applies if you have Hydro Air...and if your livewell always fills high enough to cover the venturi tube opening at its top, thus preventing the Hydro air from bubbling. Your open/close valve is not involved. If it is broken, you need to replace it.
Last edited by Lea; 01-22-2021 at 03:18 PM.
Need to make sure that the livewell lid allows air to the intake fitting. On some models, the lids fit pretty tight.
Tim, as long as you replace your Aerate cartridge with the same GPH ratng, you should be good to go. This particular mod doesn't apply to your boat since you don't have a recirculation pump (Hydro).
My livewell lids are tight, but still no problem getting air in thru the modification....
I did this last weekend what a difference, thanks!
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Glad it helped you~~~ It made a difference for anyone who had the problem described!!! Duane really helped us with this modification. Fortunately, it was corrected at the factory for later models!
Been running a 95 202 for its 24 years. Have never lost a fish in the well. I run the live will pump at the 25%setting and the hydro knob on 50-75%. That keeps fresh water circulating
I know this is older but any chance someone can repost the pics?
I have an 89 201 That I am going through.
Last edited by Radeleur; 02-16-2020 at 04:28 PM.
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Pictures reposted in new thread here in Sticky section.
How about a new link to parts? I want to do this and the links are bad in the first post.
'98 187 Elite, 175 EFI (Serial 0G750796)
The OP or Lea can correct the 1st post, but here is the link to the Store --> Marine - Products (flow-rite.com).
The MA-12-BLA is now MA-12-BLK --> Air Intake Assembly for PowerJet Aerators (flow-rite.com)
The MD-055 is now MD-00055 --> Air Intake Tubing (flow-rite.com)
You're on your own for the Ace Hardware 3/12" barb to barb connector. I assume you can also get it from Lowe's/Home Depot
Gunnar is gonna have to show up and replace the pix.
Last edited by Tx Champ; 01-21-2021 at 09:25 PM. Reason: added pix
Thank you very much.
'98 187 Elite, 175 EFI (Serial 0G750796)
Last edited by Lea; 01-22-2021 at 03:19 PM.
I had plenty of PVC aquarium airline around the house, I just jammed a piece of airline in the top of the Powerstream Aerator and extended it up out of the water. Worked just fine last season
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2003 Champion 206 Elite - 250 VMax
I cant see the photos
I reposted the photos in a new thread!!!!!!