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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: thorna on April 15, 2011, 05:22:44 PM

Title: Refurbing a Warn 8274
Post by: thorna on April 15, 2011, 05:22:44 PM
Just passed on a working but not mint looking 8274 for not much money off a small recovery wagon.
Its been outside all its life it doesn't look that great; algae would clean off but has anyone refurbed one of these (eg repainted/plated)? Sad I know but my TJ is quite tidy so don't wish to let its appearance slip!
Also do they go on normal Warn style winch plates?

I've always wanted a Warn 'i' winch but as my TJ hasn't been stuck for a few years now have never been able to justify it; 8274 would be overkill!
Title: Re: Refurbing a Warn 8274
Post by: isle of man on April 15, 2011, 05:28:37 PM
http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/8274/ (http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/8274/)
Title: Re: Refurbing a Warn 8274
Post by: thorna on April 15, 2011, 05:33:32 PM
Cheers IOM: thats ideal. Just need to man up & go back & get it at less than 1/2 the price of a new Chineese winch it would be a cheap way into Warn ownership!
Title: Re: Refurbing a Warn 8274
Post by: isle of man on April 15, 2011, 05:49:53 PM
No problem - when you are ready get one of these...

(https://birtydastards.com/frm/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgigglepin4x4-shop.co.uk%2FWebRoot%2FStoreDaily%2FShops%2Feshop343529%2F4A80%2F1B57%2F0142%2F553E%2F986A%2FC0A8%2F0ADD%2F6824%2FGP87-01.jpg&hash=ef465f15d1bc40ff4636d02c0ae02992ecf92bf3)

http://gigglepin4x4-shop.co.uk/epages/eshop343529.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/eshop343529/Categories/%22Gigglepin%20Winches%20%26%20service%20parts%22/%22Gigglepin%20Winches%22 (http://gigglepin4x4-shop.co.uk/epages/eshop343529.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/eshop343529/Categories/%22Gigglepin%20Winches%20%26%20service%20parts%22/%22Gigglepin%20Winches%22)
Title: Re: Refurbing a Warn 8274
Post by: isle of man on April 15, 2011, 07:48:26 PM
 HOLY SHIT!!! (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Warn-8274-twin-motor-winch-fully-upgraded-/280660469477?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4158aae6e5)
Title: Re: Refurbing a Warn 8274
Post by: Bulldog67 on April 15, 2011, 07:50:14 PM
i presume the dood is climbin mount everest in a jeep to justify that price  :icon_eek:
Title: Re: Refurbing a Warn 8274
Post by: isle of man on April 15, 2011, 07:51:48 PM
HUBBA HUBBA!!!! And the price is close to it's value.
Title: Re: Refurbing a Warn 8274
Post by: Bulldog67 on April 15, 2011, 07:58:12 PM
then that is just stupid
Title: Re: Refurbing a Warn 8274
Post by: isle of man on April 15, 2011, 07:59:32 PM
Have bid him - we are £200gbp apart!!!!


Title: Re: Refurbing a Warn 8274
Post by: Bulldog67 on April 15, 2011, 08:03:59 PM
i hope u have also bid on appropriate sallopettes (fuck knows how u spell that!) for your everest ascent
Title: Re: Refurbing a Warn 8274
Post by: isle of man on April 15, 2011, 08:09:54 PM
I have fine tuned my offer after that he can keep it!!!
Title: Re: Refurbing a Warn 8274
Post by: Bulldog67 on April 15, 2011, 08:11:56 PM
u b a mad man  :120:
Title: Re: Refurbing a Warn 8274
Post by: isle of man on April 15, 2011, 08:40:10 PM
IT'S MINE MINE MINE I TELL YOU!!!!!
Title: Re: Refurbing a Warn 8274
Post by: Bulldog67 on April 15, 2011, 08:43:26 PM
i rest my case M'lud
Title: Re: Refurbing a Warn 8274
Post by: isle of man on April 15, 2011, 08:52:16 PM
OK need to get the bugger back from Ireland - who had that shipping contact?
Title: Re: Refurbing a Warn 8274
Post by: willo on April 15, 2011, 09:12:39 PM
@IOM

you do realise that that winch is NOT a Gigglepin 8 series winch I presume, its not far off what I have, only he has a billet brake assembly, I reckon the cabling is a bit small too. Great winch, not sure about the price.
Title: Re: Refurbing a Warn 8274
Post by: isle of man on April 15, 2011, 09:18:56 PM
Yeah he is calling it a "GP spec" as for the cabling I will go welding cable anyhow - the new Gigglepins have the brake in the motors yhay are from David Bowyer - appreciate the heads up though I only paid £2,200gbp plus shipping so it's value at that.
Title: Re: Refurbing a Warn 8274
Post by: willo on April 15, 2011, 09:33:04 PM
Not sure about the bowmotor 2's having a brake inside them, the GP 84 has an external brake, similar to the 8274.

For Reference I have used 70mm2 cable to and from the winch, and then 50mm2 for the small lengths from the solenoids to the motors, I have also double'd it up so if one albright fails the other will still run both motors, which causes a bit of a pain for fault finding but heh! My cable is double insulated and came from my local Marine Electrician.

£2,200 huh, yes I spose that's not bad, a good indicator if I ever need to sell mine and I have +50% gears

When I have the money I will stick Bowmotor 2's on mine and hopefully one day I will find another 8274 lower casing so I can build up my rear
Title: Re: Refurbing a Warn 8274
Post by: Dave The Sparky on April 15, 2011, 09:49:02 PM
Use tri-rated cable as its oil resistant and the insulation is made of much tougher stuff than welding cable which is normally rubber based and easily sliced :icon_winkle:

and thats proper advice island of man and not ghay in any way (apart from the rubber based and slicing bit of course)
Title: Re: Refurbing a Warn 8274
Post by: isle of man on April 15, 2011, 09:51:16 PM
Use tri-rated cable as its oil resistant and the insulation is made of much tougher stuff than welding cable which is normally rubber based and easily sliced :icon_winkle:

and thats proper advice island of man and not ghay in any way (apart from the rubber based and slicing bit of course)


Have you a link? This is news to me so would like to learn more.

TA!!
Title: Re: Refurbing a Warn 8274
Post by: isle of man on April 15, 2011, 09:55:15 PM
Not sure about the bowmotor 2's having a brake inside them, the GP 84 has an external brake, similar to the 8274.

It's like the motor from the goldfish with the brake in the end I believe all very top secret!!

A new Gigglepin is now approaching £5K with the VAT and as such makes this one look value.


Title: Re: Refurbing a Warn 8274
Post by: Dutch on April 15, 2011, 09:55:53 PM
who had that shipping contact?

If you refer to the BD<->IrishCJ6 V8 transaction  : http://www.irishgroupage.co.uk/ (http://www.irishgroupage.co.uk/)
Title: Re: Refurbing a Warn 8274
Post by: willo on April 15, 2011, 10:02:42 PM

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It's like the motor from the goldfish with the brake in the end I believe all very top secret!!

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I will phone my mate Jim and find out more info :icon_biggrin:
Title: Re: Refurbing a Warn 8274
Post by: isle of man on April 15, 2011, 10:04:23 PM
who had that shipping contact?

If you refer to the BD<->IrishCJ6 V8 transaction  : http://www.irishgroupage.co.uk/ (http://www.irishgroupage.co.uk/)

TA!!
Title: Re: Refurbing a Warn 8274
Post by: Dave The Sparky on April 15, 2011, 10:10:06 PM
tri rated cable

http://www.eland.co.uk/documents/Tri-rated%20Cables.pdf (http://www.eland.co.uk/documents/Tri-rated%20Cables.pdf)

check out its current carrying capacities(at full duty) and then realise how big your cables (and batteries) will need to be to run for any period of time :icon_winkle:

If you want some, i can get you it and stick some crimps on if you want, but it will only be available in black at that sort of size!
Title: Re: Refurbing a Warn 8274
Post by: isle of man on April 15, 2011, 10:13:26 PM
tri rated cable

http://www.eland.co.uk/documents/Tri-rated%20Cables.pdf (http://www.eland.co.uk/documents/Tri-rated%20Cables.pdf)

check out its current carrying capacities(at full duty) and then realise how big your cables (and batteries) will need to be to run for any period of time :icon_winkle:

If you want some, i can get you it and stick some crimps on if you want, but it will only be available in black at that sort of size!


Hmmmmm need to read up some more.....
Title: Re: Refurbing a Warn 8274
Post by: willo on April 15, 2011, 10:14:28 PM
This is interesting, I would say that one problem with your tri rated cable is that the sheath can only withstand up to 105deg c, I would be inclined to go for some of this:

http://www.eland.co.uk/ss/electricalcable/rubberflexiblecable/cable33/0361tq-black-welding-cable-to-bs638.html (http://www.eland.co.uk/ss/electricalcable/rubberflexiblecable/cable33/0361tq-black-welding-cable-to-bs638.html)





or get what Jim supplies:

http://gigglepin4x4-shop.co.uk/epages/eshop343529.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/eshop343529/Products/0-983-15 (http://gigglepin4x4-shop.co.uk/epages/eshop343529.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/eshop343529/Products/0-983-15)

and don't forget to uprate your alternator cables, and your main earth to chassis


Anyhow, enjoy your winch, they are the nuts, oh and keep your hands well back when using it :icon_eek:
Title: Re: Refurbing a Warn 8274
Post by: isle of man on April 15, 2011, 10:22:07 PM
and don't forget to uprate your alternator cables, and your main earth to chassis



Top Tip TA!!!
Title: Re: Refurbing a Warn 8274
Post by: Dave The Sparky on April 15, 2011, 10:41:45 PM
This is interesting, I would say that one problem with your tri rated cable is that the sheath can only withstand up to 105deg c

With all due respect the welding cable is only rated to operate up to 85deg c if you read the blurb properly  :003:
Title: Re: Refurbing a Warn 8274
Post by: wrangler07 on April 15, 2011, 11:55:38 PM
Mate, if you've done the deal you need to tell the guy to pull the auction 'cause as of now it's live... :icon_eek:
Title: Re: Refurbing a Warn 8274
Post by: normalbloke on April 16, 2011, 07:40:20 AM
I suspect the power cables you are going to need will end up looking as thick as the hydraulic toobs on my Mog winches!
Title: Re: Refurbing a Warn 8274
Post by: Bubba on April 16, 2011, 08:32:42 AM
wow i would be satisfied just to find a cheap 8274 without going mad over cables and uprating it
Title: Re: Refurbing a Warn 8274
Post by: isle of man on April 16, 2011, 10:08:23 AM
Mate, if you've done the deal you need to tell the guy to pull the auction 'cause as of now it's live... :icon_eek:

Relax it's a done deal!!!
Title: Re: Refurbing a Warn 8274
Post by: wildwood on April 16, 2011, 10:15:16 AM
Is this monster for the front of the buggy?

Are you going to have to create more 'real estate' to mount it?

Looks good tho.   

About a grand cheaper than a full bling Gigglepin...........nice one :icon_twisted:
Title: Re: Refurbing a Warn 8274
Post by: isle of man on April 16, 2011, 12:05:57 PM
Is this monster for the front of the buggy?

Are you going to have to create more 'real estate' to mount it?

Looks good tho.   

About a grand cheaper than a full bling Gigglepin...........nice one :icon_twisted:

Indeed front of the Buggy thinking of buying a Gwyn Lewis mount seen this on EBay (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/gwyn-lewis-8274-winch-tray-/180653338578?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Other_Vehicle_Parts_Accessories_ET&hash=item2a0fc72fd2)

Gigglepin have gone up in price recently have another look :icon_eek:

Title: Re: Refurbing a Warn 8274
Post by: willo on April 16, 2011, 12:54:00 PM
This is interesting, I would say that one problem with your tri rated cable is that the sheath can only withstand up to 105deg c

With all due respect the welding cable is only rated to operate up to 85deg c if you read the blurb properly  :003:


Doh! :jpshakehead:
Title: Re: Refurbing a Warn 8274
Post by: wildwood on April 16, 2011, 10:59:34 PM
The Gwyn Lewis mount seems a bargain. Most of us couldn't buy the steel, do the welding and punt it out for a profit for that amount.

Well at least I couldn't...................but then I am very slow.

So Gigglepin upping their prices.............................. so will they get the business..............??????

Me..........................I am keeping it ghetto..................Bowmotor 5hp to replace theh vintage 2.5hp............see where we go from there :icon_twisted:
Title: Re: Refurbing a Warn 8274
Post by: IrishCJ6 on April 17, 2011, 06:41:50 PM
If your needing a hand with shipping from Ireland to the UK I'm more than willing to assist seeing as you lot on the other side did it for me, Irishgroupage were ok but I have found a better crowd Translandgroup.com, they were half the price and much more professional, everything was over the internet and picked up and dropped off in 2 days, I can even put it on a pallet if its not already on one, let me know if you need assistance.
Title: Re: Refurbing a Warn 8274
Post by: isle of man on April 17, 2011, 07:11:23 PM
If your needing a hand with shipping from Ireland to the UK I'm more than willing to assist seeing as you lot on the other side did it for me, Irishgroupage were ok but I have found a better crowd Translandgroup.com, they were half the price and much more professional, everything was over the internet and picked up and dropped off in 2 days, I can even put it on a pallet if its not already on one, let me know if you need assistance.

This is indeed good news - are you close to Clarecastle Co.clare? I believe the weigh and dimension's are 80cm x 45 cm x 50cm
75kg

Let me see if my contact here comes up with the goods first - will let you know.

Cheers.
Title: Re: Refurbing a Warn 8274
Post by: IrishCJ6 on April 17, 2011, 09:24:40 PM
If your needing a hand with shipping from Ireland to the UK I'm more than willing to assist seeing as you lot on the other side did it for me, Irishgroupage were ok but I have found a better crowd Translandgroup.com, they were half the price and much more professional, everything was over the internet and picked up and dropped off in 2 days, I can even put it on a pallet if its not already on one, let me know if you need assistance.

This is indeed good news - are you close to Clarecastle Co.clare? I believe the weigh and dimension's are 80cm x 45 cm x 50cm
75kg

Let me see if my contact here comes up with the goods first - will let you know.

Cheers.


Unfortunatley not its on the other side of the island, but if I can be of any assitance let me know
Title: Re: Refurbing a Warn 8274
Post by: isle of man on April 18, 2011, 08:18:04 PM
Unfortunatley not its on the other side of the island, but if I can be of any assitance let me know

Irish - have it sorted but thank you for the offer it's very much appreciated
Title: Re: Refurbing a Warn 8274
Post by: thorna on April 22, 2011, 09:00:27 AM
wow i would be satisfied just to find a cheap 8274 without going mad over cables and uprating it

Yep thats what I got; picked up last night.
After a look over & bench test all seems ok; its missing the freespool handle.
I plan to clean it up give it a clean up per the guide on Pirate.

Will need a tray although its come with the one of the recovery truck which may form the basis!
Title: Re: Refurbing a Warn 8274
Post by: isle of man on April 25, 2011, 01:39:40 PM
Thorna just seen this...


Warn 8274 winch rebuild series #1, disassembly of winch (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXLnAqgRpFE#ws)
Title: Re: Refurbing a Warn 8274
Post by: isle of man on April 27, 2011, 11:56:05 AM
It's arrived!!!


(https://birtydastards.com/frm/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi106.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm246%2Fmanxmafia%2FGP1.jpg&hash=069675b33863b696eb61e542e8e8997b01ec1819)
Title: Re: Refurbing a Warn 8274
Post by: IrishCJ6 on April 27, 2011, 05:47:27 PM
Now thats a serious winch, what the hell are you doing to need that?
Title: Re: Refurbing a Warn 8274
Post by: MOCAJ on April 27, 2011, 05:50:52 PM
Now thats a serious winch, what the hell are you doing to need that?

 :icon_rolleyes:
Title: Re: Refurbing a Warn 8274
Post by: Warthog on April 28, 2011, 08:56:52 PM
Can we put some "Proper" winch challenge punches out for you to get at Cheapfest :003: