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