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Advice On My Winch Options

Discussion in 'Winches' started by Muzikp, May 24, 2020.

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  1. Muzikp

    Muzikp Active Member

    I hooked up ground to several different places and all I get are sparks and a hot negative cable when I try and make it go :n:

    Guess this motor is no good. Haven’t decided if I’ll buy a new motor or a new winch yet.
     
    Muzikp, May 30, 2020
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  2. Muzikp

    Muzikp Active Member

    Here's the power-in/out replacement motor for these Belleview winches

    *12V*(F&R)(3 POST)WINCH MOTOR

    Think I'll call on Monday and see if I can get one.
     
    Muzikp, May 30, 2020
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  3. Twin2

    Twin2 not him 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    a new motor will work , some motors are splines or keyed
    but you'll need the solenoid pack for motor to operate in and out
     
    Twin2, May 31, 2020
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  4. FinoCJ

    FinoCJ 1970 CJ5 Staff Member

    I don't know much about the Warn upright winches, but when I needed to replace the motor on my older Ramsey winch, the newer motors needed a different solenoid set-up, and the wiring was a bit different. Again, I don't know about Warn uprights, but its definitely something to look into.
     
    FinoCJ, May 31, 2020
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  5. Muzikp

    Muzikp Active Member

    Thanks guys. The old solenoid setup is no good so I have to go all new anyway. I'm going to research if there is a way I can get a remote on a solenoid like a modern winch, then my wench could operate it while I have a cold snack :clap:
     
    Muzikp, May 31, 2020
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  6. durangotang

    durangotang Member 2022 Sponsor

    Dumb question, did you make sure that the brake was disengaged?

    Was hoping that would work for you. If you feel like driving into it, you should be able to find out where the issue is. If you pull the motor out you can try to turn the shaft with pliers and see if it's stuck, if it moves you can put the motor in a vise and see if it will turn with power. With the motor out you can also leave the clutch engaged on the winch, release the brake, and pull on the line to make sure the drum isn't stuck. You generally have a 50/50 as to whether it's the drum or the motor.
     
    durangotang, May 31, 2020
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  7. Muzikp

    Muzikp Active Member

    Not a dumb question. I've had the motor off and the shaft in the motor turns free. The brake is off the winch at the moment so not that and the drum turns great, I unwound my cable and took it off before testing the motor. Pretty certain it's the motor :shrug:
     
    Muzikp, May 31, 2020
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