Bought this Warn 8274 new in 1983 and have been using it pretty hard the last 24 years.
Recently I decided to split the case, change the oil, and install fill and drain plugs (something I’ve been meaning to do for years).
As you can see…it was in dire need of some TLC, but it was still running strong, a testimony to the build quality of this winch and yet another reason why so many of us love this model.
Once I split the case, I decided to go ahead and "freshen" her up.
In the post below this, you will see the parts all cleaned up and ready to reassemble. The only new part(s) needed (on mine) were a #8680 lower housing kit, which is comprised of the drum bushings (both ends) and a thrust washer and seal (all related to the drum). Also, I replaced the motor shaft bearing.
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Recently I decided to split the case, change the oil, and install fill and drain plugs (something I’ve been meaning to do for years).
As you can see…it was in dire need of some TLC, but it was still running strong, a testimony to the build quality of this winch and yet another reason why so many of us love this model.
Once I split the case, I decided to go ahead and "freshen" her up.
In the post below this, you will see the parts all cleaned up and ready to reassemble. The only new part(s) needed (on mine) were a #8680 lower housing kit, which is comprised of the drum bushings (both ends) and a thrust washer and seal (all related to the drum). Also, I replaced the motor shaft bearing.
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