My WARN 8274 rebuild part 1.....

[flintknapper]

Originally Posted by ohrly?

yeah dude im desimated, im going to try to find another gear casing and then rebuild following what u did on urs

Bummer! (Thats old school jargon for "that sucks").

An 8274 shouldn't have to die such a horrible death.

[ohrly?]

Originally Posted by flintknapper

Bummer! (Thats old school jargon for "that sucks").

An 8274 shouldn't have to die such a horrible death.

I agree, I'm now looking for the lower part of the gear housing, and a new drum end (piece that bolts onto the bumper)

[lulo]

I bought a Warn winch 8274, and now begin to rebuild, my question is: I recommend that engine acquire? 4.6 hp engine (8274/50) or 9.5 winch warn XP engine?, thank you very much for your help.

[flintknapper]

Originally Posted by lulo

I bought a Warn winch 8274, and now begin to rebuild, my question is: I recommend that engine acquire? 4.6 hp engine (8274/50) or 9.5 winch warn XP engine?, thank you very much for your help.

Hi Lulo,

Most folks find the 4.6 hp motor to be adequate.

The "XP" version you alluded to is a 6 hp motor and would certainly provide more power and speed.....but simply using a snatch block with the 4.6 will provide all the power the average person needs.


Let us know if you have any questions about the rebuild, and please post back when you are finished with your winch, we would love to see it.

Flint.

[lulo]

Originally Posted by flintknapper

Hi Lulo,

Most folks find the 4.6 hp motor to be adequate.

The "XP" version you alluded to is a 6 hp motor and would certainly provide more power and speed.....but simply using a snatch block with the 4.6 will provide all the power the average person needs.


Let us know if you have any questions about the rebuild, and please post back when you are finished with your winch, we would love to see it.

Flint.

Hi Flint,

thanks for your reply and for your help...

...dont worry when the winch is ready upload some photos, thanks,

[OOPS]

Great write up on the rebuild. I just picked up one cheap but it is in need of some TLC. I have it all apart and I am starting to put it back together and I need a few questions answered.

Which way does this big gear mount on the small gear, A or B ?






Where does this washer go when installed in the top case, side A or B.



Thank you for any help you can give me.

[flintknapper]

OOPS,


See post #45 of this thread "disengaged" and also post #86 (some one else's winch).

The pics. should answer all your questions.

[OOPS]

Thank you, guess I should have looked a little harder.

[Buckru]

Flint,

I don't own an 8274. Heck I don't even own a winch but I enjoyed reading the entire thread just to learn something new. This is one of the best instructional threads I have had the pleasure of reading.

I get up your way from Houston now and then and if so inclined, would like to buy you a beverage of your choice.

Buck Buchanan

[flintknapper]

Originally Posted by Buckru

Flint,

I don't own an 8274. Heck I don't even own a winch but I enjoyed reading the entire thread just to learn something new. This is one of the best instructional threads I have had the pleasure of reading.

I get up your way from Houston now and then and if so inclined, would like to buy you a beverage of your choice.

Buck Buchanan

Thanks, you're very kind.

I am not a "drinking man" (in terms of alchohol)....but we could always go get a bite to eat (my treat).

I'm always game for meeting "Mud Members". Just give me a shout.

Flint.

[Buckru]

Originally Posted by flintknapper

Thanks, you're very kind.

I am not a "drinking man" (in terms of alchohol)....but we could always go get a bite to eat (my treat).

I'm always game for meeting "Mud Members". Just give me a shout.

Flint.

I hear ya. I'm more of an ice cold fountain coke kinda guy.

Buck

[OOPS]

Well I got it all back together and it looks and works a lot better. If it was not for this thread I would still be scratching my head.

One of the things that had me bugged was assemblying the brake. Jack at Redding 4-wheel drive explained to me over the phone how he does it.

Clamps I made.



Bearings installed..



Deep well socket for centering brake components.



Assembling brake components with socket for centering.



Push down on top disc and slip clamps on.

[OOPS]

Brake mounted, leave clamps on until snap ring is installed.



Completed unit.



Ground stud I welded to motor case.



Bumper that needs to be modified to mount 8274.



Mounting plates, I have to modify the bumper. I will more then likely use the one that say Warn on it. It is thicker and is “L” shaped. It is what is left of a full sized Ford Warn winch bumper.




Thanks again for the great write up.

[flintknapper]

Good work! Another successful 8274 rebuild.

The brake assembly technique was very innovative, thanks for sharing.


Flint.

[lulo]

Originally Posted by OOPS

Brake mounted, leave clamps on until snap ring is installed.



Completed unit.



Ground stud I welded to motor case.



Bumper that needs to be modified to mount 8274.



Mounting plates, I have to modify the bumper. I will more then likely use the one that say Warn on it. It is thicker and is “L” shaped. It is what is left of a full sized Ford Warn winch bumper.




Thanks again for the great write up.

Well Done Mate!!! another 8274 in action!

[lshobie]

Great post, I read this yesterday but rebuilt my older 8274 last year. I used a mix of tranny fluid and synthetic oil as the lube - works fine here. I have a big wide workspace ont he front of my truck so I decided to have the drum chopped from 3 inches wide to 1.5 inches and had it lengthened 4 inches as well. It should pull very well now and could get alot of rope on there. As it sits now I have 125 feet of masterpull on it. I also lengthened the fairlead by 4 inches.

To fasten the rope I use a double clove hitch on the drum, then thread the rope through the hole, I also use a rope sheath for the rope that sits on the drum. I have never had the rope slip - works great.

Tomorrow I will put a drain plug and fill plug in it, will also replace the motor with a hopped up version next year = speed things up a bit with the narrow drum. Probably add a remote as well - don't like scratching the hood of my truck.

Here are some pics.