white90 Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 After I was lucky enough for Val to say if you need anything for the L/R go ahead and get it I took her at her word and did I placed a couple of orders a day later a large box arrived for the first order after a day or so putting it all together/wiring it up fitting the extra solenoids, moving radiator back 15mm(easier said than done) and fitting the new 12mm Bowrope(thanks to David Bowyer for great service to) JSTs event yesterday saw its first run out. and what more can I say than it is superb! we never double lined once no matter where we winched it is a great piece of engineering and a credit to Jim at Gigglepin. Excellent service, top product. http://www.gigglepin4x4.net/8274/twinmotor.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ101 Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Tony,, someone did mention it to me yesterday, that your new twin was a quick up a slope, as a single was on a level field !!! Has Val still got the cheque book open Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted April 27, 2008 Author Share Posted April 27, 2008 Tim no it is closed after I ordered some more bits yet to arrive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian M Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 after i retired i walked back down to the woods, and i watched your twin motor for a short while, very impressive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Bluddy cheque book off-roaders! Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted April 27, 2008 Author Share Posted April 27, 2008 sad but true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orgasmic Farmer Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Must admit it never entered my head to use a double line once yesterday. The winch just pulled and pulled. Even in the bog at the end of the day with muck over the bonnet and a 6 foot bow wave. We did suffer a bit of voltage drop off though in the bog which meant we cut and ran leaving 2 punches rather than risk going for it with less than 30 mins to go. That winch is just awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 I don't think there are many 8274 owners who wouldn't if they had a Val too You going to let the rest of us know your secret Tony? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will_warne Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Tony, they are a nice peice of kit aren't they B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted April 28, 2008 Author Share Posted April 28, 2008 Will indeed as I've said. Today I removed it from the 90 so I can change the oil check all is ok inside etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Will indeed as I've said.Today I removed it from the 90 so I can change the oil check all is ok inside, cuddle and polish it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted April 28, 2008 Author Share Posted April 28, 2008 Not quite Charles But I have beat all the dents out of the roof with a Dead blow hammer I found again after moving. Looks a treat now Replaced the Mirror/washed cleaned all the Recovery gear. Good to Go again once The winch is put back together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorboy16 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Not quite Charles But I have beat all the dents out of the roof with a Dead blow hammer I found again after moving. Looks a treat now Replaced the Mirror/washed cleaned all the Recovery gear. Good to Go again once The winch is put back together It have to have its own little floor mats as well, don't want the grass getting dirty now its all ready!!!! winch looks good, and glad its working well, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted April 28, 2008 Author Share Posted April 28, 2008 MMM Well Val hasn't arrived home yet and seen where I've decided to store it the flower beds also have some strange flat spots now (defender wheel widths) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will_warne Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Will indeed as I've said.Today I removed it from the 90 so I can change the oil check all is ok inside etc. Ahh, do you want to borrow my tap to do a filler plug and drain plug? It's an interesting moment drilling something that lightens the wallet as much as a Gigglepin housing (I know ) but makes servicing soooooo easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 90 Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Ahh, do you want to borrow my tap to do a filler plug and drain plug? It's an interesting moment drilling something that lightens the wallet as much as a Gigglepin housing (I know ) but makes servicing soooooo easy. The Gigglepin top housing has a filler plug in it! Never bothered doing a drain plug in mine as it only takes ten minutes to remove the winch and split the casing. That way you can have a good look round and check everything looks good, Pop the brake off, Clean grease and refit, fresh oil and back on with piece of mind. Do mine every 2-3 events (or every event if its had a drowning) dependent on how hard they have worked, A couple of hours and you can do both which is more than worth it. Also not a bad idea to have the end off the motor/s, Clean the dust out and check the brushs/slip ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted April 29, 2008 Author Share Posted April 29, 2008 Will this was the initial strip/clean and oil change after its first run. I like Steve check it out regulalry to see all is well inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will_warne Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 The Gigglepin top housing has a filler plug in it! Never bothered doing a drain plug in mine as it only takes ten minutes to remove the winch and split the casing. That way you can have a good look round and check everything looks good, Pop the brake off, Clean grease and refit, fresh oil and back on with piece of mind. Do mine every 2-3 events (or every event if its had a drowning) dependent on how hard they have worked, A couple of hours and you can do both which is more than worth it. Also not a bad idea to have the end off the motor/s, Clean the dust out and check the brushs/slip ring. Very true but its on the side rather than on the top and it isn't that easy to get at the side especially mounted as mine will be.... Wading plugs give you a good sized hole making filling a doddle. I did a drain plug on mine as it was more than a 10 minute job to get an 8274 out of an ARB bumper. I used to change oil after every event as it only took 5 minutes but if it didn't look great when I drained it then I poped the top housing off to have a look inside. I'd agree about servicing motors. Again, every event pull them, strip them, clean them, check bushes, check slip ring, check bearings (I've had these go before), reassemble, refit. It may be a bit OTT but 24V through highly strung 12V motors and all that.... Its amazing how a lot of people really don't think about winch maintenance especially given the cost of them and how hard a life they tend to live Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest diesel_jim Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Bluddy cheque book off-roaders! Les. i prefer a 4x4 or a 2x1 myself...... i find the paper in the cheques gets all muddy and soggy.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WALFY Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Sorry to barge in on this thread but Jamie, your sig is quality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted May 12, 2008 Author Share Posted May 12, 2008 Serviced, cleaned and reassembled all ready for the next outing although I have some hedges to remove that may see it in action again soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAttrill Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Its amazing how a lot of people really don't think about winch maintenance especially given the cost of them and how hard a life they tend to live Most of the winches I see are never used, just a fashion accessory. We are considering getting the Chinese to make plastic fake winches. Reckon we could make a killing there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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