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Peterbuilt84 · 07-03-2010, 10:45 PM

I'm a newb seeking some help. I ended up getting a winch for free and when I looked it up to see what it was it turned out to be a Warn 8274. It looks to be in decent shape, but I have no idea how to see if it works or to check what working Wacondition its in. Can anyone help me out?

Thanks

burtv · 07-03-2010, 11:23 PM

If it came with a hand held control that plugs into the side of the winch just plug that in and then hook up the winch leads to a 12 volt battery and test.

75PPE · 07-03-2010, 11:27 PM

First of all, congrats on getting a free 8274. That winch is legendary and arguably the best winch Warn, or anyone else, has ever made. Did it come with a controller? If so, plug in the controller, attach the wires to a battery and flip the toggle switch on the controller. If everything is hooked up correctly, it should work. If it doesn't work, chances are, it's either a solenoid or motor issue. Whatever you do, don't get frustrated and throw it away. Call Warn, or a local dealer, and get a rebuild kit. Take the thing apart and freshen it up. Those winches cost around $1100 new and are still worth a couple hundred used, so you've got a solid piece.

Peterbuilt84 · 07-03-2010, 11:33 PM

Thanks for the info. I forgot to mention that it did not come with a remote. Any ideas about how should I go about getting one? I guess I could post in the wanted section.

trkklr77 · 07-03-2010, 11:53 PM

you can order on from warn.

check if it is a 5/6 pin or a 3/4 pin.

you can make your own with a simple double momentary switch if it s a 3/4 pin.

burtv · 07-04-2010, 08:29 AM

search Ebay, "warn control" there are several.

Mr.N · 07-04-2010, 06:02 PM

Nice score.

I can't believe no one posted this link yet...
8274 Rebuild

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8274 Rebuild. . A complete tear-down and rebuild of the king of all winches - the venerable Warn 8274. Tons of pictures inside and out. Includes pics of a cool custom in-cab remote control

CJHeap · 07-05-2010, 05:28 PM

they sell the remotes and Northern tool. Trailer supply places and 4 wheel parts.

smartmonkey · 07-05-2010, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 75PPE

First of all, congrats on getting a free 8274. That winch is legendary and arguably the best winch Warn, or anyone else, has ever made. Did it come with a controller? If so, plug in the controller, attach the wires to a battery and flip the toggle switch on the controller. If everything is hooked up correctly, it should work. If it doesn't work, chances are, it's either a solenoid or motor issue. Whatever you do, don't get frustrated and throw it away. Call Warn, or a local dealer, and get a rebuild kit. Take the thing apart and freshen it up. Those winches cost around $1100 new and are still worth a couple hundred used, so you've got a solid piece.

Expect 3 times that much in Australia...

Peterbuilt84 · 07-06-2010, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by smartmonkey

Expect 3 times that much in Australia...

Wow that's ridiculous.

CSP · 07-07-2010, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by trkklr77

you can make your own with a simple double momentary switch if it s a 3/4 pin.

Exactly. One pin for "in", one for "out" and one for the ground. Mine was made out of a switch for the flaps on a Boeing 737. You can use trailer connectors to attach the controller to the winch relay box.

Peterbuilt84 · 07-07-2010, 09:03 PM

Does anyone have pics of their homemade remotes?

sparkyinky · 07-28-2010, 03:26 PM

Wanna sell it?

MT4Runner · 07-30-2010, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.N

I can't believe no one posted this link yet...
[SIZE="5"] 8274 Rebuild

No kidding!

Peterbuilt84, read this link, and it will become much clearer!!

If yours is a 4-pin, it's the same 4-pin as on the small round 4-pin trailer plugs, you can get the male plug for $6 at NAPA.

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Originally Posted by smartmonkey

Expect 3 times that much in Australia...

Yeah, but they're stupid popular for the winch pull stuff--including putting motors/gear heads on both sides of a single winch drum.

Tells Peterbuilt84 what a good score he's got.

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Originally Posted by Peterbuilt84

Does anyone have pics of their homemade remotes?

Hardest part is figuring out something decent for a handle. Seriously, read the 8274 bible and it will be easy to figureout the wiring.

...or...a 12voltguy.com in-cab winch control panel will be cheaper than a replacement WARN controller.

Peterbuilt84 · 07-31-2010, 02:01 AM

Wow thanks. I haven't got a chance to really look at it yet, but I'll read up and check it out.

Is the 8274 bible the rebuild link?

trkklr77 · 07-31-2010, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CSP

Exactly. One pin for "in", one for "out" and one for the ground. Mine was made out of a switch for the flaps on a Boeing 737. You can use trailer connectors to attach the controller to the winch relay box.

not really

one is constant hot, center pin

ground is provided via the relay's,

get a peice of extentioncord, doesnt matter how thick or long, it is a signal/no load circut.

white wire will go to the center pin of the toggle switch
green and black wires to one of the outer pins.

when you plug it into the winch it will run wone way or the other when you flip the switch down, if you dont like the rotation either flip the switch in the handle or swap the green and black wires around.

MT4Runner · 07-31-2010, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Peterbuilt84

Is the 8274 bible the rebuild link?

Yep.

I bought one for $200, spent $200 in rebuild parts, and $100 on a cable, and for $500, I have a $1,400 winch, and just followed BillaVista's 8274 bible for directions.

07-03-2010, 10:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
Peterbuilt84 Wheeler Join Date: Dec 2009 Member # 148659 Location: San Luis Obispo Posts: 397	Warn 8274 I'm a newb seeking some help. I ended up getting a winch for free and when I looked it up to see what it was it turned out to be a Warn 8274. It looks to be in decent shape, but I have no idea how to see if it works or to check what working Wacondition its in. Can anyone help me out? Thanks

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07-03-2010, 11:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
burtv HARD ROCK VEGAS Join Date: Dec 2006 Member # 83644 Posts: 570	If it came with a hand held control that plugs into the side of the winch just plug that in and then hook up the winch leads to a 12 volt battery and test.

07-03-2010, 11:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
75PPE Wheeler Join Date: Dec 2005 Member # 63318 Location: Xenia, OH Posts: 440	First of all, congrats on getting a free 8274. That winch is legendary and arguably the best winch Warn, or anyone else, has ever made. Did it come with a controller? If so, plug in the controller, attach the wires to a battery and flip the toggle switch on the controller. If everything is hooked up correctly, it should work. If it doesn't work, chances are, it's either a solenoid or motor issue. Whatever you do, don't get frustrated and throw it away. Call Warn, or a local dealer, and get a rebuild kit. Take the thing apart and freshen it up. Those winches cost around $1100 new and are still worth a couple hundred used, so you've got a solid piece.

07-03-2010, 11:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
Peterbuilt84 Wheeler Join Date: Dec 2009 Member # 148659 Location: San Luis Obispo Posts: 397	Thanks for the info. I forgot to mention that it did not come with a remote. Any ideas about how should I go about getting one? I guess I could post in the wanted section.

07-03-2010, 11:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
trkklr77 Banned Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 29016 Location: galt ca, because i wanted my own backyard Posts: 15,354	you can order on from warn. check if it is a 5/6 pin or a 3/4 pin. you can make your own with a simple double momentary switch if it s a 3/4 pin.

07-04-2010, 08:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
burtv HARD ROCK VEGAS Join Date: Dec 2006 Member # 83644 Posts: 570	search Ebay, "warn control" there are several.

07-07-2010, 09:03 PM	#12 (permalink)
Peterbuilt84 Wheeler Join Date: Dec 2009 Member # 148659 Location: San Luis Obispo Posts: 397	Does anyone have pics of their homemade remotes?

07-31-2010, 02:01 AM	#15 (permalink)
Peterbuilt84 Wheeler Join Date: Dec 2009 Member # 148659 Location: San Luis Obispo Posts: 397	Wow thanks. I haven't got a chance to really look at it yet, but I'll read up and check it out. Is the 8274 bible the rebuild link?