Warn winch question?

[sharpie1972]

Anyone have this model of Warn winch? What are they worth? This one is on a truck that's up for auction, but they claim it hasn't been used in 10 yrs. and is locked up. It looks good. Any ideas on what might be wrong? Thanks, Sharpie

[Greenlee]

That winch is very desireable. I think it's model 8274 or something closed to that. The four wheel drive magazines used to rave about great they are.

[fun in dirt]

Yeah it's an 8274. I've got one & love it! They are very strong & reliable.
Found mine in a local trading paper a few years ago for $150 (the controller & cover were homemade by the PO & had no cable, but it worked); I've seen them go for up around $400 though. Not much inside them to really go wrong & if it is they're easy to work on. That one you're looking at appears to be in great shape!
Here's a good tread about rebuilding one http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/8274/
I had to put a new bushing & big oring in mine (but still leaks around the spool sometimes) & got the parts here http://warnserviceparts.com/m8274.asp . The solenoids are basically just a Ford solenoid you can get at most parts houses, it's usually one of those that's the problem.

[sharpie1972]

Thanks for the info. guys! Sharpie

[yellow70GMC]

Only thing that sucks about that winch is it doesnt free spool. my buddy just sold his dad's old one for $300. His dad has a picture of his blazer hanging from a tree from it in the 80s. Its a pretty serious winch.

['63GENIII]

Again great winch. I had one on a '95 F350 CC diesel and that winch could drag the truck with the brakes on. I think it was rated at something like 9000# but I also think that might be conservative!

[liftmeup]

a few things... they pull very hard and are very fast ie watch your fingers !
2nd if its that old the brake material may just plain fall off the first time you use it and it will not hold a load until its replaced. . Most likley just some bad connections in the controller just it right to the motor to verify motor is not locked up. They can be rebuilt but thats another $80.00 Warn still; carries all parts to service this unit.

[joe231]

Originally Posted by yellow70GMC

Only thing that sucks about that winch is it doesnt free spool. my buddy just sold his dad's old one for $300. His dad has a picture of his blazer hanging from a tree from it in the 80s. Its a pretty serious winch.

I know this thread is old, but....

the 8274 powers in and out and also free spools (well maybe not "free"). In the OP's pic the black knob on the top left of the winch disengages the pinion gear and allows free spooling.

[Redcap]

Great electric winch.

[1malo68]

8000 lb single line pull @ 73 feet per minute. I just ordered the lower case and brake rebuild kits for $142.00. Mine is an old one but the Warn guy told me that the parts were the same for all years. It's about $2100.00 new. Great winches!

[tanman722001]

I know this is a older tread but have a question on the 8274 winch.Does it hurt them to mount them laying down?Thanks Tony

[1malo68]

I don't think you should. Just for the lubrication. I could be wrong though. I'd call Warn just to be sure.

Here's mine all rebuilt with a new solenoid pack.

[sbrooks]

Would this winch work good on a crew cab longbed truck. Does it got enough pull to work well?

[joe231]

Originally Posted by sbrooks

Would this winch work good on a crew cab longbed truck. Does it got enough pull to work well?

Yes and yes, just know your limitations and winch smart..
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[72blazer_mud_bogger]

a friend of mine has one that is about 35 years old and has never left him stranded and has never been rebuilt