[lulo]

Perfect Job Mate!!!

Thanks for all pics

Happy New Year 2009!!!

[Awl_TEQ]

Thanks lulo

So at work yesterday I made up a couple of quick storage brackets for these guys. Any of you who have handled and moved these 8274's around knows how heavy and awkward they are. These brackets will protect them and me.

Welded corners and strap at home.


A quick coat of black primer for corrosion.


And throw in a winch (oy my back!)

[Awl_TEQ]

I am storing them dry (no oil inside)

THANKS FOR WATCHIN!!





And now for the truck..........








But that's another thread

[Clutchee]

Nice 45 plate..... like the location

[VanGo]

Incredible job!!! Great write up!! The talent available on MUD is endless!!

[Awl_TEQ]

Originally Posted by Clutchee

Nice 45 plate..... like the location

I figured you would see it there


Thank you Vango, I agree about the talent. In fact my inspiration came directly from Mud and the two links in the first post on this thread.

[photogod]

This has to be one of the best posts here on mud that I have followed. Great work! Rezarf's trailer and this thread are great and most entertaining. I have a 12,000# Warn that I might just have to take off and freshen up just to see what I can do. Great job and the new knobs look great!

[Awl_TEQ]

Very high praise indeed. I have read Rezarf's trailer thread and it is awesome. Here is the knob spec sheet from McMaster Carr.

[merbesfield]

Awesome talent and follow through. Can not wait to see the truck. You are definitely setting some high expectations.

[merbesfield]

PS: anyone seen this. Interesting.

Gigglepin 4X4

[Awl_TEQ]

Yeah - that gigglepin setup is awesome. Just wish it wasn't so expensive or I'd buy one.






Expectations - I think I may be in for a long haul with my truck but I'll do my best. This forum is as much of a motivator as my own desire to finish. I sometimes find myself pushing to do something just so I can post it and get feedback from all you guys. God knows my wife doesn't give a hoot till it's all done and shiny.

[65-fj45]

awsome job on the rebuild, I'm currently rebuilding mine and have a question, how do you test the solenoids? I have the winch all back together, cleaned all electrical conections, but only get 1 solenoid to click.

[MUDCRZR]

WOW! What great workmanship you have sir. Please add me onto the list for a cover.

[Awl_TEQ]

Originally Posted by 65-fj45

awsome job on the rebuild, I'm currently rebuilding mine and have a question, how do you test the solenoids? I have the winch all back together, cleaned all electrical conections, but only get 1 solenoid to click.

To test the solenoids I put alligator clips on the larger terminals connected to my multimeter to test continuity. There should be no through-put of current (normally closed). Then put negative 12V (ground) to the mounting bracket of the solenoid and positive 12V to one of the small control terminals (cant remember which one). You should hear a click and get continuity through the large terminals.

Kevin

[65-fj45]

Originally Posted by Awl_TEQ

To test the solenoids I put alligator clips on the larger terminals connected to my multimeter to test continuity. There should be no through-put of current (normally closed). Then put negative 12V (ground) to the mounting bracket of the solenoid and positive 12V to one of the small control terminals (cant remember which one). You should hear a click and get continuity through the large terminals.

Kevin

Thanks Kevin,
I Tested as you suguested and all worked great, I found that I had a bad groubd situation with the solenoids in the control box, a simple ground wire from the control box case to the motor solved the problem.
thanks again

[Awl_TEQ]

Glad to help.

Yeah - mine must be getting enough ground through the gear clamps and the paint on the motor because I don't have the noid box grounded or even have my control curcuit hooked up yet.

[Awl_TEQ]

[Blue77FJ40]

Originally Posted by Awl_TEQ

-Tapping cast aluminum can be a challenge, it may crumble rather than bite in - take your time. (I actually put the tap in my cordless drill and went very slowly on the trigger. That may sound reckless but it can work better than turning a tap handle and not keeping the tap perpendicular to the hole - this causes the tap to crumble the aluminum rather than cut threads.)

Awl, for those with drill presses, I find this Machine mount with guide a great help in keeping the tap perpendicular. McMaster has them under power-drill tapping attachments, but it's really a hand power only process. They come in three different sizes.



What I would like to see are aluminum end caps. I can easily make one out of flat plate, but would need a mill or lathe to be able to make the sealing ring under the cap. Anyone know of someone who does make them in the same shape of the stock plastic ones?

[Awl_TEQ]

Blue77 - that's a great idea. I can make the plastic drum endcap from aluminum in a flat plate and with a second flat plate on the inside to function as the plastic lip does (to locate the cover). I could then powdercoat it or anodize it. The plastic ones are a bit fragile.

Oh - and the tool you suggested would definitely work for that purpose.

[Awl_TEQ]

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The above members have all expressed an interest in buying one of my 8274 solenoid pack covers made from aluminum and powder coated with a red "W". Some of these requests were made quite some time ago so I will attempt to PM each of them to see if they might still be interested. I will be fabbing these up in the next three weeks at a price of $28.00 Canadian Funds for one. This cover fits my older M8274 model and I have no idea if it will fit others. Keep in mind I am in Canada so would likely mail them parcel post. Canada posts website quotes $10.70 to ship ground 6-12 business days to the lower 48. Somewhere in this forum someone said that Warn wanted $37.00 US for their replacement plastic cover.



Don't post up here - I have started a thread in the classified section - http://forum.ih8mud.com/merchandise-...t4729204/SIZE]