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diesel_jim



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Anyone run a Husky EW8000 winch?
I'm just wondering how the wiring is done.... unlike my 8274, there doesn't seem to be any room to bolt the solenoid onto the winch itself, so I'm assuming the solenoid would be remotely mounted?

How do they come when they're "new".... is there 2 or 3 feet of cable (3 of them, from the motor) running to the solenoid pack?

I suppose just fitting the solenoid into an IP65 box under the wing somewhere would be ideal.

and what about the handset socket? any good ideas?



EDIT: Sorted now, I'm missing the plastic end cover where the solenoid usually lives.
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What does it look like
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It's one of these:




Mine is missing the RH plastic piece, and that's what was confusing me.... easily done Rolling with laughter
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Add a 6hp Bowmotor before you fit it, really worth while.

Also did you sort your washer motor?

Keith
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I've got a cheap set of plastics for it. Will cost you though. Will have to work out how many hobnobs it'll cost ya Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter 110 D250 SE HT
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i do..


box



(this is original camel trophy spec, silica gel pockets included)


more on install: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic7878-45.html


Don't forget your 4th wire. Earth going from husky motor underside (the small bolt in the middle) to chassis or directly to battery.

Depending on how high the husky is on the bumper mounting points you'll have to connect the cable or between bumper and motor (a pain when it comes loose/checking-inspecting and needs to be done before you bolt down the husky) or if your motor rests on the bumper from underneath the bumper with a bolt going through bumper into motor. (make sure the motor is 100% in contact with the bumper, if not you risk deforming it when tightening this bolt!)

oh and clearly,if going the second route, measure and double check your bolt length.... Rolling Eyes


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@ ickle: its got a bowmotor2 on it already. and no, not done anything more about the washer motor yet.... next job on the list Whistle


@ tatra805: nice job that, think i'll do the same. Where abouts is that box mounted, up under the wing somewhere? what about the remote socket?

@ walfy: I see they do huge tubes of jaffa cakes now too.....could tempt you with one of those? Laughing Laughing
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Jim, fit an Albright and then you don't have to use a waterproof box and its easy to moun n inner wing behind headlight.

Cheers

Steve
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Diesel_Jim wrote:
Anyone run a Husky EW8000 winch?


Yes, several (one on the Puma and two on the Series 1). Excellent winch!

Latest incarnations use Albright solenoids anyway, but if the early type it is a worthwhile upgrade (it's still worth protecting the solendoids though). Nothing wrong with the standard motor.

If you want an industrial quality electric winch you can't do better than one of these.
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I have Jamie's albright in my garage so I'm assuming it will be fitted now Thumbs Up 110 D250 SE HT
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Cheers all


Yes, will have an albrite or durite equivalent, mounted in an IP65 box I reckon.... something tells me I might have one lying around at work... and some glands Whistle Whistle
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Mine is mounted on a Mantec bumper and sits on 4 spacers so the wires can run underneath.
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Ah, interesting, as my bumper has a couple of "rails", about inch or so wide and 3/4" tall.... reckon the cables would easilt fit under them.

Can crimp some up the perefect length to fit under the wing to the solenoid box.
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My solenoid s are on the right what you have missing 3wires come out under the winch to the motor then ran the battery cables along chassis that Brendan made up for me to a isolater job done Thumbs Up
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