Just another 8274 rebuild - lots of pics
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My Dad and I used to restore Model "A" pickups and I remember the feeling when we would finish a small part of the vehicle, the tranny or the rear axle or finish bolting in the final component in the finished frame. We would sit back and pat each other on the back and smile to a job well done. Give your self a pat on the back for me as this has been a nice thread to watch and those units look really nice!
Nicely done!
Count me in for a cover, if it happens. I'm local, so shipping isn't a problem. Has anyone figured out whether the old/new ones are interchangeable?
Where did you source parts from? I ordered up some parts from Modern, but I didn't think they stocked anything.
If I can get mine cut off (crude theft deterent by a PO), I'd like to do a functional refurbish. I have to be careful not to make anything one thing on the rig look that nice. The rest of it doesn't look that good!
Thanks,
Guy
Count me in for a cover, if it happens. I'm local, so shipping isn't a problem. Has anyone figured out whether the old/new ones are interchangeable?
Where did you source parts from? I ordered up some parts from Modern, but I didn't think they stocked anything.
If I can get mine cut off (crude theft deterent by a PO), I'd like to do a functional refurbish. I have to be careful not to make anything one thing on the rig look that nice. The rest of it doesn't look that good!
Thanks,
Guy
Awl_TEQ
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dibs on 5 covers
Modern motors stocks one each of various parts but can bring in most anything from Warn in a few days. They had the drum bushing kit and a couple other things but were out of motors. I got the motor, seals and friction material there. There are other distributers, I did a search online at Warn's website and found a half dozen in Calgary.
Rant warning!
Modern Motors is a Jeep enthusiasts dream
. When I asked them about 24V parts for an 8274 for my FJ45 they said there was two things wrong with that - 24V, as in "why would you do that?" and Toyota. They'll sell you anything you want for a domestic balloon tired mud slinging V8 that breaks everytime you go to the mud hole - but I am more of a quality built skinny tire expedition/ trail riding type guy. The whole idea is to go somewhere without gettig stuck - not get covered in mud and get stuck on purpose. I really do h8mud. To each his own. Modern is also over priced for most things though average for Warn parts.
Rant over
I got the bearings, seals and chrome plated balls for the brake at Transmission Supply on 42nd ave. They also have the bronze bushings but they come in 2" lengths and you would have to cut them down on a lathe.
The powder was done at JIT powder coaters. I spend 10k a month there through work as a purchaser and so I got a break on price. Top Gun Coatings is also good for powder - they are more of a walkin small quantity type place than JIT. JIT is a high volume industrial/manufacturing type powder coater with an automated line.
The zinc dichromate (galvanizing) plating was done at Wespen Industries. They do several different types of plating, but not anodizing of aluminum. They have 20' long tanks and can do anything from nuts and bolts to a frame. Wespen also has a powder line they are rebuilding so you could do it all in one place when they are done. I am going to use them to galvanize my bumper and sliders and frame before powder coating. The process involves a dip in acid and gets into places that paint and powder don't, but water does. Powder by itself IMO is not good enough for the frame - it scratches and rusts only a little less than paint, but if you galvanize the frame first you would have to drag the full weight of the truck over a rock to get through the plating......but I digress....that's a different thread.
Modern motors stocks one each of various parts but can bring in most anything from Warn in a few days. They had the drum bushing kit and a couple other things but were out of motors. I got the motor, seals and friction material there. There are other distributers, I did a search online at Warn's website and found a half dozen in Calgary.
Rant warning!
Modern Motors is a Jeep enthusiasts dream
. When I asked them about 24V parts for an 8274 for my FJ45 they said there was two things wrong with that - 24V, as in "why would you do that?" and Toyota. They'll sell you anything you want for a domestic balloon tired mud slinging V8 that breaks everytime you go to the mud hole - but I am more of a quality built skinny tire expedition/ trail riding type guy. The whole idea is to go somewhere without gettig stuck - not get covered in mud and get stuck on purpose. I really do h8mud. To each his own. Modern is also over priced for most things though average for Warn parts.Rant over
I got the bearings, seals and chrome plated balls for the brake at Transmission Supply on 42nd ave. They also have the bronze bushings but they come in 2" lengths and you would have to cut them down on a lathe.
The powder was done at JIT powder coaters. I spend 10k a month there through work as a purchaser and so I got a break on price. Top Gun Coatings is also good for powder - they are more of a walkin small quantity type place than JIT. JIT is a high volume industrial/manufacturing type powder coater with an automated line.
The zinc dichromate (galvanizing) plating was done at Wespen Industries. They do several different types of plating, but not anodizing of aluminum. They have 20' long tanks and can do anything from nuts and bolts to a frame. Wespen also has a powder line they are rebuilding so you could do it all in one place when they are done. I am going to use them to galvanize my bumper and sliders and frame before powder coating. The process involves a dip in acid and gets into places that paint and powder don't, but water does. Powder by itself IMO is not good enough for the frame - it scratches and rusts only a little less than paint, but if you galvanize the frame first you would have to drag the full weight of the truck over a rock to get through the plating......but I digress....that's a different thread.
I would also be interested in a cover
WOW! 
excellent Thread MATE!!!
Perfect Job...
thanks
excellent Thread MATE!!!
Perfect Job...
thanks
It got sweeter every time I looked at it. Great idea for the zerks I'll have to redo mine now thanks
Awl_TEQ
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I gotta get off my duff and find my battery charger so I can test the solenoids and do the electrical control refurbish. I lent it to my neighbor last winter - he says he returned it.......neither one of us can find it now.......
I guess I could use some alligator clips off the battery and a multimeter........I'm just a bit lazy at the moment.......but I am building a hitch for my Rav4 - I'll do a thread when I get further along.
I bought new knobs from McMaster Carr for the freewheel shifter - I'll get a pic soon.
I guess I could use some alligator clips off the battery and a multimeter........I'm just a bit lazy at the moment.......but I am building a hitch for my Rav4 - I'll do a thread when I get further along.I bought new knobs from McMaster Carr for the freewheel shifter - I'll get a pic soon.
Fantastic rebuild, thanks for posting it!
Hopefully I can track down a 8274 for my rig
Hopefully I can track down a 8274 for my rig
Awl_TEQ
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Merry X-mas
I never could find my battery charger so I hinted strongly and got a small one under the tree
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A quick test of each solenoid proved they all make a satisfying click and have continuity through the main terminals when energized.
After a light blast to clean the terminals I started the assembly.
I never could find my battery charger so I hinted strongly and got a small one under the tree
.
A quick test of each solenoid proved they all make a satisfying click and have continuity through the main terminals when energized.
After a light blast to clean the terminals I started the assembly.
Awl_TEQ
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Thanks again to Flintknapper's thread I made all of the connections save for the remote control receptacle. Both of my remotes are of the older four prong plug type and Warn no longer sells them. I will stop by a local electrical shop I know and get two sets of male and female connectors to suit. Three wires are required for the control circuit. One hot drawn off of the left bus bar where the battery main line comes in and one on each of the green and black wires for forward and reverse.
More angles...
More angles...
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Awl_TEQ
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There........that's two done 
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Before....
And after...
I'm going to drop by work tomorrow to finish building a custom hitch for the
's Rav4 (so I can haul 45 parts to the U-Blast yard 
) I'll take some pictures and build a thread in the trailer section. While I am there I will make a couple of carry/ storage mounts for these winches. They are going to sit now for 30 months as I rebuild the truck they are to be mounted on (also another thread - starting in a couple of weeks). It shouldn't take 30 months - - - but lets be realistic 
Life gets in the way of my hobbies 
.
. Before....
And after...
I'm going to drop by work tomorrow to finish building a custom hitch for the
's Rav4 (so I can haul 45 parts to the U-Blast yard ) I'll take some pictures and build a thread in the trailer section. While I am there I will make a couple of carry/ storage mounts for these winches. They are going to sit now for 30 months as I rebuild the truck they are to be mounted on (also another thread - starting in a couple of weeks). It shouldn't take 30 months - - - but lets be realistic Life gets in the way of my hobbies .
