Removing Livewell Pump

Flyvet

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I have a flats boat with two Rule 500 gph livewell pumps. The ball valve below one has cracked and is leaking water into the bilge. I can easily replace the valve but was hoping there was an easy way to remove the pump to get to it. It needs to be screwed off the riser. I can remove the hose easily but is there a way to remove the wires so they don't get all twisted up? I don't see a tab to allow the motor to twist out like on my bilge pump. I tried unscrewing the red top by hand but it doesn't move. If this pump is all one piece then I guess I will have to cut the wires and then rejoin them. These are pretty common pumps so I was hoping someone knows if they disassemble. Thanks.
 

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Pez Vela

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Re: Removing Livewell Pump

Not a take apart unit. Let the wires twist ... Reinstall will untwist.
 
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