24v advantages

[Gold Boy]

what about a voltage regulator to keep the two batterys equal in a 24v system?

[crushers]

Originally Posted by UpsideDown

Well, I just couldn't fit an 8274 under the back of my BJ42 without sacrificing too much ground clearance....

There were a few different motors that came with the XD9000 and I am taking my smaller motor off and putting on the larger 12V 8274-type motor. The brake design on the XD is a little better than on the M series winches, but not much.

I have, in a pinch, powered up an old M8000 with 24V and the bushings howled in pain. I'll tear into the XD and re-grease it before I subject it to 24V. Resutls will be posted when I get around to trying thiis out (still a few weeks/months off... the BJ42 is in pieces all over my shop).

i understand where you are coming from, the 8274 would be a bugger to fit back there...
BTW, i have a 24V factory low profile Land Cruiser winch for sale... hint hint...

cheers and peace...

[crushers]

Originally Posted by denis

The head itself is just a component of the engine. The head won't fail if you leave it with no engine attached to.

this is just too funny... not even worth commenting on...

[Gold Boy]

why does a 12v 8274 work so well on 24v?

[crushers]

no idea, i am not an engineer. the first time i did it was completely by accident and have been doing it ever since...

[gbstang]

George,

I picked up a BJ40 from Italy and have it now here in Germany... I am converting it to 12V from the 24V system it has. I would like a complete conversion but would like to ask you a few questions...

1. what is a comperable starter to the 24V unit?

2. Is there anything you would also recommend replacing or converting to 12V beside the Alt and starter?

I have a DC to DC converter rated at: 24V input, output 13.6V, peak amp draw is 80, max continuous draw is 60 amp.
I was planning to keep the system at 24V and convert the lights, guages and any other accessories to 12V, this sounded better as I would not have to pull off of one battery and draw it down to get the 12V I needed... Your view?

I have not received my tech manual or diagrams yet, I am quite familiar with electricity and electronics but do not want to dive in until I have the facts..

Cheers.

Glenn B

[roscoFJ73]

Originally Posted by gbstang

George,

I picked up a BJ40 from Italy and have it now here in Germany... I am converting it to 12V from the 24V system it has. I would like a complete conversion but would like to ask you a few questions...

1. what is a comperable starter to the 24V unit?

2. Is there anything you would also recommend replacing or converting to 12V beside the Alt and starter?

I have a DC to DC converter rated at: 24V input, output 13.6V, peak amp draw is 80, max continuous draw is 60 amp.
I was planning to keep the system at 24V and convert the lights, guages and any other accessories to 12V, this sounded better as I would not have to pull off of one battery and draw it down to get the 12V I needed... Your view?

I have not received my tech manual or diagrams yet, I am quite familiar with electricity and electronics but do not want to dive in until I have the facts..

Cheers.

Glenn B

Hi Glenn. This probably deserves its own thread.