The fuel filter housing is susceptible to damage from below. Doing some downed tree clean up I caught a branch between the frame and motor it hit the FF housing. It rotated 90 degrees breaking off the output nipple.
It's a simple fix. Just one bolt for the housing and two snap rings for the...
Before replacing/cleaning the carburetor check the Intake Joint O ring. Suddenly my 2005 Kodiak 450 started having problems starting and running. It acted like it was running out of fuel and leaning out with hard start. I immediately thought it was the carburetor needing a cleaning, so...
I did not, but do now have the skid plate for my GC2400. I knocked the hydraulic filter off the tractor, and when this happens it often takes the filter nipple with it. That nipple is cast into the front transmission plate. The traditional repair is to replace the plate, and it is expensive...
I live in the mid-Atlantic region, where snow can be bad or spotty. Having lived in this house ~20 years we've seen all conditions. We were the 1st into the neighborhood and road not yet under County maintenance. Of course within weeks of arriving we had our 1st major storm of ~15 inches...
I've tried nearly all. My exception is a rear mounted blower which I have not used, but I have had/used back blade, front end loader, front mounted snow blower and a snow plow/blade. My experience shows the plow/blade is hands down the best. It is the most flexible as far as snow depth/type...
The build description is in the "Build it yourself", but I wanted to identify the differences between the two quick attach versions. I found a new Kubota quick attach male portion for 1/2 price on that "E"sales site. They are not totally identical to the MF version, but easily adaptable. The...
I've tried everything, snow blower, rear blade, FEL and now will try a snow plow. I am building this plow from existing parts, 1) a Kubota quick attach, 2) a Kubota snow blower female shoe, and 3) a 54" blade Craigs List special. The blade is currently a manual angle change.
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Neighbor has an ARPS 80 backhoe for sale. We're in So MD. Ebay --http://www.ebay.com/itm/201102128523?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649
Its been sitting behind the barn and looks rougher than it is.
Does anyone have any knowledge about the tariff and duty costs for importing Chinese tractor attachments? I have been dealing with several Chinese backhoe manufacturers, and can find no info on these fees.
Does anyone have experience with Weifang Yijia Imp. & Exp. Co., Ltd. and their attachments? I am currently negotiating for a 3 pt backhoe, and wonder if anyone knows about quality and problems with payment?
Another question: is there US duty and tariffs due on these attachments when entering...
Tried starting the girl this AM. Temp was ~30F after. The low last night was ~10F. Anyway it just wouldn't start and was turning over slower than usual on the original battery. Called my dealer. He was about to close but was in the area delivering equipment, so we set up an appointment...
I was mowing yesterday and noticed a strange smell. Smelt like something was very hot. Shut it off and looked at the MMM, and saw smoke coming from the idler pulley. Called my Massey dealer, a very good Guy, and he said the part will be in Thursday. While taking off the pulley decided that I...
Double posted in the GC2400 upgrades thread. Posted here for max visibility.
GC 2325 blades. The price of MF blades is crazy. Has anyone tried this combination? Oregon 91-584 with a 02-452 (3/4" X 1") adapter. Blade sp[ecs are: L 20 15/16" Ctr hole 1" W 2.5" and thickness .25". Total price for...
Anyone have the part number for the GC2400 tach cable?
Next question: Why the heck did they run it all over the tractor?
Mine comes out to the right side of the tach. Turns and goes down below the battery box. Turns and goes across the tractor to the left side. Turns and goes forward...
I had this up on the Massey Ferguson thread and decided to also summarize it here for another audience. The cab is made of wood and Plexiglas. The mounts are designed for the MF GC23/400 series, but the cab is capable of being used on any tractor once mounting is resolved. It did not require...
Anyone tried to build or use a cab for use when snow blowing with their GC23/2400?
Looks like we may have winter #2 with significant snow here in the MidAtlantic.
Finally got around to finishing the 2360 set up. It took about 6 hours. We had a 1 3/4 inch snow Thursday, so thought it best to get it ready.
A note for those of you who have gravel/stone drives, the feet may be too short. I went through two shear bolts in first pass of drive from stones...
Picked up my MF 2360 snowblower today. It was, of course, near 90 degrees. Haven't done anything with it but to take the plastic cover off the main crate. Nice bright MF red.
I have done my best to save the midatlantic from snow this winter.
GC2400 is not a little over a week old, and I have these questions.
1) does your fuel gauge work? Mine doesn't seem to read anything when tank is past 1/2 full.
2) What engineer designed those turn signal lights and placed them outboard on the ROPS. The seem to love tree limbs. I have...
Well, the old girl sucked a valve. Top of valve broke off so dropped down, but don't know if it did any damage to piston. I haven't pulled the head as yet. Just pulled the valve cover. Anyone have any experience with this?
Engine is the 3TNB84-UA. If necessary, anyone have a replacement head?
My FX24D has been doing some crazy things on and off for the past year. Losing power, especially when cutting on a steep grade, then coming back strong on the level. Odd little misses and power losses. Been chasing it for nearly a year.
Knew it was fuel related and finally this week it...
Yup, got tired of putting the battery charger on her every few weeks, and reading the advice here decided to look in to the replacement strategy. After googling the wiring for Delco alternators (most recommended using the three wire) 10 SI or 12 SI alternator. So went into town priced them at...
I have an O ring leak on my FEL valve. Can't seem to get the thing apart. Any one know how to get the caps off the valves to replace the O ring???
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Thanks to Aaron at Hoyes tractor. The glow plugs were not exactly what I replaced, but he assured me that they were correct. They are! Boy, what a difference. It was 32 this AM & I started the beast in @ 2 revolutions. Before it would take 2-3 minutes of grinding to get her running. Sweeeeet!
Yes, some of the later model tractors have glow plugs. My impression is they burn out frequently. I'm in the process of replacing all three. Got them from Hoye tractor.
Also, the voltage regulator seems to burn out easily. Mine went and when I took the old one out the screws attaching it to...
Fri AM jumped on & NOTHING! Checked the wiring & found the alternator wires burned & the connector starting to melt. Anyone know if the regulator can go bad & cause this kind of problem, and is there an american alternative to the regulator? It's up on the firewall and I have to take the...
Finally found that round toit, and replumbed the hydraulics on my FX24D. Cut almost all of the high pressur line away and took pressure off the first 8* back from the pump than reconnected just in front of the 3 Pt hitch valve where the other end of the steel line was connected. FEL works...
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Just replaced ALL my tiller's tines with brand new FULL Sized tines. I tilled my garden last weekend and it was looking good. but I noticed the tines were about 6-8 inches long, and all worn past the bend in the ends. Tilled again today. Same garden. It's been...
Well, here in So MD we have the first snow of the season that needed to be plowed. Got out the trusty FX24D from the barn & tried to go around to the leanto where the implements are stored. Noticed that the tractor was sliding and slipping. Took the bushhog off and tried to pull up to the...
Yesterday I was diagnosed with pneumonia. I retired 1 1/2 month ago, and started building a FEL for my Yanmar FX24D. So, here's the question. Can you get pneumonia from welding and grinding?