Anyone running a Warn 8274 Winch?

[Colorado Ron]

Just curious. Seems like it would block airflow but I seem to recall seeing a Pinz in Arizona or Vegas that was running one.

[EuroTruck]

Ron,

The 8274 has been used on Pinzgauers for hardcore off-roading events in Europe for years. It is the winch of choice for line speed and durabilty. This winch has been around in some way, shape or form since the late 1960's. It is a proven product

You won't have problems mounting this winch on your Pinzgauer. To limit cooling issues, you'll be better served to remove the shrouds from around the engine to clean the cooling passages around the heads and cylinders. Doing this at least anually is a very good idea.

Best,

-Sean Philyaw

[Colorado Ron]

Thanks. 8274 it is then!

[VinceAtReal4x4s]

My old Croatia racing truck did quite well with it's 8274 and never had a cooling issue.

[MASSIVE PINZ]

Based on some recent field testing with the data logger in place I can certaily see where CHT could be impacted by the winch being in the cooling air stream.. The axial fan of the pinz is a high volume, low pressure arrangement, it needs a serious amout of air shoved into it to most effective.. Just some pieces of cardboard back this up quite seriously..

I did this testing as part of my EFI development and the EFI in place has proven to cool head temps by a solid 50F no matter load, no matter the speed when compared to carbs at the same air fuel ratio..

[Profpinz]

This vehicle spent a number of years working in Outback Australia (carrying passengers and towing a trailer) where the temperatures can excede 50 C (122F)
..... without any major problems!

[ExpeditionImports]

Shameless plug.....I just happen to have a new 8274 in 24V sitting at my shop.....I'd make a screaming deal on it. It's been in inventory way too long.

Cheers,

Scott Ingham

[Colorado Ron]

Im sorry, I kinda already made a deal on a 12V one. Crap wish I would have read that before I promised him I would take it. Easier than figuring out how to convert to 24v. Im terrible at electronics.

[VinceAtReal4x4s]

You can't convert it to 24v without doing a full motor swap which I'd assume would cost quite a bit. Some people claim to use 12v winches on 24v trucks but this is a little dangerous and will burn the motor out at some point. It's also harder to control the winch because the motor is actually too fast at that point (esp. on an 8274). And if you really got into a bad spot, you don't want a winch that is likely to cause a problem.... that usually equals someone getting hurt, or at least a truck getting more stuck than it was.

[Colorado Ron]

Cant I just run the 12v winch and hook it directly to the first battery. Thats just 12v correct?

[VinceAtReal4x4s]

No, you'll kill the other battery very quickly. It causes a big charging problem between the two; one drains into the other. The only way to use that winch is to have a third battery that is isolated from the two mains via a separate 24 to 12v charger. Even then you won't have the benefit of alternator input/supplement for recovery of the battery. The charger system would have to be really heavy duty to mimic that.

If I were you I'd sell the 12v winch and buy a 24v one. Or call WARN and see what a 24v conversion would run. 24v winches work better anyway. With mine hooked into two yellow tops, it was extremely strong and fast and very commercial duty like.

Cant I just run the 12v winch and hook it directly to the first battery. Thats just 12v correct?

[Foz]

or get a 12/24 20 amp battery balancer - which solves all your 12v load requirements [well as long as 20 amps will handle your recharge rate requirements].

http://www.solarconverters.com/pdf_manu ... -24-20.pdf