Hi everyone i really need your help as per the topic.
I recently purchased a brand new Warn 6hp motor which is installed on a M8274-50.
Just finished installing a 6hp motor, albright solenoids and synthetic rope.
Unfortunately when spooling the rope with no / zero load, the motor runs really hot. The body of the motor is pretty warm but when you touch the motor from the side (where the heat sinks are) its pretty hot and u cannot hold your hand for long.
I have checked that the Albright wiring is correct.
I have checked that the ground wire is grounded directly to the battery and an extra ground wire from battery to the chassis was added for good measure.
Also i would like to believe the battery is in good nick and for added measure i've also tried to run 2 battery in parallel to power the winch to ensure that is enough juice for the winch.
I don't think the brake is having issues as it's pretty new and the older/ original 4hp motor seems to run faster than the new 6hp motors.
Is there anything else missing in our troubleshooting as i'm really at my ends wit.
What could be the problem causing the 6hp motor is running so hot on no / zero load when spooling in as we are competing in the Rainforest Challenge in less than a week's time.
Really appreciate the oracles of this forum to help us out in our time of need. I hope it's not a lemon motor.
I recently purchased a brand new Warn 6hp motor which is installed on a M8274-50.
Just finished installing a 6hp motor, albright solenoids and synthetic rope.
Unfortunately when spooling the rope with no / zero load, the motor runs really hot. The body of the motor is pretty warm but when you touch the motor from the side (where the heat sinks are) its pretty hot and u cannot hold your hand for long.
I have checked that the Albright wiring is correct.
I have checked that the ground wire is grounded directly to the battery and an extra ground wire from battery to the chassis was added for good measure.
Also i would like to believe the battery is in good nick and for added measure i've also tried to run 2 battery in parallel to power the winch to ensure that is enough juice for the winch.
I don't think the brake is having issues as it's pretty new and the older/ original 4hp motor seems to run faster than the new 6hp motors.
Is there anything else missing in our troubleshooting as i'm really at my ends wit.
What could be the problem causing the 6hp motor is running so hot on no / zero load when spooling in as we are competing in the Rainforest Challenge in less than a week's time.
Really appreciate the oracles of this forum to help us out in our time of need. I hope it's not a lemon motor.
