What would an older M8274 Warn winch be worth?
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02GreenTJ
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I just restored my 8274 and upgraded it. It's a 1975 I got it for 500 bucks. It pulls really fast and looks vintage.
Looks great, what all did you do to it other than a newer solenoid pack? Any links you used for ideas or tech as you were doing the upgrade?
02GreenTJ
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I ended up doing the warn 9.5 xp motor upgrade as well. The meant the motor was now stronger, faster, and had a splined shaft as opposed to a keyed shaft like the old ones had. I also rebuilt the brake assembly as well. So although it is a 1975 it is exactly like the new warn 8274-50s but with an even more powerful motor. I pulled a heavy Jk out of a ditch like it was nothing the other day.
Kewl.....
the 9.5XP motor is what I am planning on along with the newer solenoid pack. I think while I mine torn down I'll install the drain plug and tap the upper housing for a fill plug. Been thinking about adding a rear brace to it also just for good measure. My current winch line is 12+ years old now so I think it is time for new rope. I'll hang onto the old rope to use as a extension when needed.
the 9.5XP motor is what I am planning on along with the newer solenoid pack. I think while I mine torn down I'll install the drain plug and tap the upper housing for a fill plug. Been thinking about adding a rear brace to it also just for good measure. My current winch line is 12+ years old now so I think it is time for new rope. I'll hang onto the old rope to use as a extension when needed.
Another good choice is Warn’s industrial line 70865 motor. It has a thermal cut out which you can wire to the contactor or solenoid and I believe the windings are epoxy coated for better waterproofing. That is what I used.
DETOUR
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I got mine ,not rebuilt , for 450.- $ CDN of a gentleman who rolled his pickup 25 years ago and the winch was the only thing he kept from the truck
- the winch was stored in a dry environment and only the first 75 feet of cable show signs of use
- the remaining 75’ look like they’ve never been touched and it works flawless
- In may case it was a typical word of mouth find, like. : “ Oh,my neighbour has one in his garage”
Lol
- I’d spend 1000.- on a fully rebuilt one, including sealed off contactors
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Buy an old one for cheap and rebuild it yourself. It is a fun and rewarding project. It isn’t difficult and there are a lot of walk throughs on the web.
For those of you who are looking to rebuild a 8274 you can contact Warn and they will send you a decal pack free of charge. Here is the persons contact information and a picture of the decals that they send you.
| Myron King | | | CSR |
| Warn Industries, Inc. | | | 12900 SE Capps Road | | | Clackamas, OR 97015 |
| | | [email protected] | | | Phone 800-543-9276 | | |
Get ahold of @Blackjack he is a warn guru! I used his article to build my 8074 into a 8274, I used the warn industrial motor, it’s like 6 or 7 hp which is a major upgrade from the original 2.5 hp