*Found Part* Gorilla Contactor Failed - Use Constant Duty Solenoid?
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I bought it off Ebay and don't remember the seller. The seller didn't leave me feedback so I didn't leave any for him so thre is no way to look it up.
Gorilla told me they have it on their Eba y site but all they have is remote switches.
Gorilla told me they have it on their Eba y site but all they have is remote switches.
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03-12-2007, 10:08 PM
Gorilla Contactor Failed - Use Constant Duty Solenoid?
The thing to ask is this. Does all 4 big wires go to it. If they do, you will need 3 more Ford relays. I can give you an idea, if the 4 post contactor needs to be replaced. I converted my 2000 lb winch to a mini rocker and did it by buying 4- $6 relays, instead of the $85 4 post. Let me know if you need further assistance! If you are replacing a small single solenoid, then yes one constant duty relay will work great!
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Gorilla Contactor Failed - Use Constant Duty Solenoid?
Originally posted by: Instigater
The thing to ask is this. Does all 4 big wires go to it. If they do, you will need 3 more Ford relays. I can give you an idea, if the 4 post contactor needs to be replaced. I converted my 2000 lb winch to a mini rocker and did it by buying 4- $6 relays, instead of the $85 4 post. Let me know if you need further assistance! If you are replacing a small single solenoid, then yes one constant duty relay will work great!
The thing to ask is this. Does all 4 big wires go to it. If they do, you will need 3 more Ford relays. I can give you an idea, if the 4 post contactor needs to be replaced. I converted my 2000 lb winch to a mini rocker and did it by buying 4- $6 relays, instead of the $85 4 post. Let me know if you need further assistance! If you are replacing a small single solenoid, then yes one constant duty relay will work great!
How did you wire yours, can you post a diagram?
Thanks,
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03-13-2007, 11:31 PM
*Found Part* Gorilla Contactor Failed - Use Constant Duty Solenoid?
Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
Anyone know where to get a replacement contactor?
Gorilla stopped responding to me and the part on their site is $50 and comes with the rocker switch I already have.
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Anyone know where to get a replacement contactor?
Gorilla stopped responding to me and the part on their site is $50 and comes with the rocker switch I already have.
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03-14-2007, 06:44 AM
*Found Part* Gorilla Contactor Failed - Use Constant Duty Solenoid?
Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
Thanks. When I woke up this morning I realized that with one solenoid, the winch would only work in one direction.
How did you wire yours, can you post a diagram?
Thanks,
Originally posted by: Instigater
The thing to ask is this. Does all 4 big wires go to it. If they do, you will need 3 more Ford relays. I can give you an idea, if the 4 post contactor needs to be replaced. I converted my 2000 lb winch to a mini rocker and did it by buying 4- $6 relays, instead of the $85 4 post. Let me know if you need further assistance! If you are replacing a small single solenoid, then yes one constant duty relay will work great!
The thing to ask is this. Does all 4 big wires go to it. If they do, you will need 3 more Ford relays. I can give you an idea, if the 4 post contactor needs to be replaced. I converted my 2000 lb winch to a mini rocker and did it by buying 4- $6 relays, instead of the $85 4 post. Let me know if you need further assistance! If you are replacing a small single solenoid, then yes one constant duty relay will work great!
How did you wire yours, can you post a diagram?
Thanks,
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*Found Part* Gorilla Contactor Failed - Use Constant Duty Solenoid?
Originally posted by: Instigater
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I am in a hurry, off to work. I'll put up a diagram when I get home. It sounds to me that, you need the 4 post fix. I'll have it up by early evening!
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I am in a hurry, off to work. I'll put up a diagram when I get home. It sounds to me that, you need the 4 post fix. I'll have it up by early evening!
Originally posted by: stendori
im surprised there not replacing it for nothing. i heard of a couple of other ones being replaced. i think 2manytoys had his replaced once, but dont quote me. i know my friends contacter on his gorilla was junk as well.
im surprised there not replacing it for nothing. i heard of a couple of other ones being replaced. i think 2manytoys had his replaced once, but dont quote me. i know my friends contacter on his gorilla was junk as well.
The contactor, rocker switch and wiring is $11.99 plus $11.99 shipping. It can't be much of a contactor for the price. I looked into replacing it with a better one but the only one I could find was the new Warn contactor for $99. I want to look at Instigater's fix. It may be a long term solution.