Bobtail-Jay Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Hi Just brought My Self a 8274.50, And Have Heard the 8274 Is Better Than The 8274.50 So Would Like To Know If Its True If so Why? What Does The 50 Bit Stand For? And As Its My First 8274 i Would Like Any Info On Things That Might Go Wrong And Things Ive Got To watch Out For ??? Many Thanks Jay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 the 50 = 50 years of Warn winches, the 8274-50 is a annivesary version of the original winch. not that much difference between the 2. http://www.arbil4x4.co.uk/product_detail.php?id=28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest noggy Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Hi Just brought My Self a 8274.50, And Have Heard the 8274 Is Better Than The 8274.50 So Would Like To Know If Its True If so Why? What Does The 50 Bit Stand For? And As Its My First 8274 i Would Like Any Info On Things That Might Go Wrong And Things Ive Got To watch Out For ??? Many Thanks Jay. Why do you put a capital letter at the start of almost every word? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobtail-Jay Posted April 18, 2009 Author Share Posted April 18, 2009 Ermmmmmm Because It Looks Better And Thats How I Type Ok And If You Have A Problem With How I Type Pm Me In Future Jay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Ermmmmmm Because It Looks Better And Thats How I Type Ok And If You Have A Problem With How I Type Pm Me In Future Jay. easy, it was only a question if it annoys then ignore it. the 8274-50 had a 4.6hp motor as std the others had 2hp (?) IIRC. i would use it as it is, dont touch or play around with it and it will be fine. Most people who seem to have problems (myself included) come from mucking about with it, ie i replaced the brake pads for HD ones then struggled with keeping the circlips on. so much so (even using new ones etc) that in the end i got an uprated shaft and then it just goes on and on from there. so keep it std dont play about with it just use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will_warne Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 The other reason it's probably better is that it'll be newer so should be in better condition. I would agree with James about mucking about with it - mine old 8274 had an Xp motor and oil changed every event (casing had filler and drain plugs). It never came off the vehicle and it never let me down. It may by now need brake pads so you might as well get some of Gwyn's / Gigglepin's. However, people do tend to start having problems with the brake retainer circlip even if they fit them correctly so it's probably worth doing Gwyn's mod (costs virtually nothing) or, if you're feeling flush, getting a Gigglepin mainshaft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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