Randy88FJ62’s Warn 8274 rebuild thread (1 Viewer)

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I really like that brake retainer- nice work.
 
The new motor that came with it seems to be aftermarket from this company:
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The motor has 2 wires comign out the bottom for a thermal overload? Wondering if I can rig it to my solenoid assembly. hmm.
 
The new motor that came with it seems to be aftermarket from this company:
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The motor has 2 wires comign out the bottom for a thermal overload? Wondering if I can rig it to my solenoid assembly. hmm.

Be aware that those motors are made in China. I bought one for my 8274 8-9 years ago, and it lasted a couple of wheeling trips, maybe 6 months; worked intermittently and then not at all. Took it apart and found this:

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So much copper worn/burned off of the commutator that the brushes couldn't make contact.

Maybe I got the only bad one; maybe they are better now - but it left a bad taste in my mouth and I wouldn't buy from DBI again. YMMV

Replaced mine with a Warn 68608 6 hp motor, and it's been flawless and strong ever since.
 
I read your post when I searched for this motor. I’ll run it for the interim since it came with the winch and then go warn once it gives up the ghost.

I expected some hard shoe horning to get this winch in a 4th gen 4runner arb but one small trim to the top plate and it fits!

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The sucker is installed. It runs perfectly without load. We'll see how it works pulling trees off the trail over memorial day if the state opens national forest lands.

Lots of thanks to all the videos, tips, etc from all corners of the internet to make this a reality.
 
I need to button things up a bit more but the winch is fully functional and the 1” plate recovery point is installed with four 1/2” grade 10 bolts so I’m good to go.

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How was the welding on the end support? Mine needs a repair but I was wondering if it would be easier to just buy another However, if I was to follow your lead on the cross bars I might as well try the repair. Any advice? Thanks.

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That one looks a little rough. How did it fail like that in two places? Drum End Supports are $130 new shipped to your door and given what I see I'd be hesitant to invest money into it welding unless you can get it done for free.

Is it repairable? Yes. Do you trust there are no other cracks in it that you can't see?
 
No one makes a snatch block for the large synthetic line I run so I'm making my own. Still need to make the side plates.

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That one looks a little rough. How did it fail like that in two places? Drum End Supports are $130 new shipped to your door and given what I see I'd be hesitant to invest money into it welding unless you can get it done for free.

Is it repairable? Yes. Do you trust there are no other cracks in it that you can't see?
I am wondering if it got hit by something. I think it was on a trailer before. I got ambitious after seeing your thread and milled up some pieces for it and welded it up. I ran it through the blast cabinet and could not see any other cracks so we will see if any new ones develop. What filler rod did you use?
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Looks almost like it was cut apart. Weird.

@Randy88FJ62 this guy makes snatch rings:
 
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Nice job on the welds. It's probably good enough. Just an FYI, sand blasting mechanically fold material over itself and hides cracks. In aerospace we are not allowed to sand blast parts until after they have been fluorescent penetrant inspected.

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I've seen the recovery rings and I don't like their rotational efficiency. I do like how light and compact they are but I'm not sold on them just yet. Maybe I'll make one and test it with a load cell to see which one is more efficient etc.
 
Uh, what? You're not moving at thousands of feet per second, you're moving at 1 or 2 feet per second.
 
I am adding a leaded bronze bearing to my snatch block. Worst case I make a few different configurations and I'll have spare snatch blocks. You can always use more snatch blocks.
 
That's for sure. Post up what you come up with, I'm interested to see the final product. I've been considering making one myself, have a lathe, but haven't really found a need yet.
 

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