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Here's an interesting video that could be a time saver.

Why would a well-known and established company like Fenner, which is owned by Michelin, be dishonest in advertising and make claims that it can't substantiate? I am sure they wouldn't want to get into trouble with the Federal Trade Commission. Truth In Advertising In reference to the Steve Bird...

Oh, I'm sure improvements in material and construction have improved over the past 50 years or they couldn't claim that its advanced materials, high performance, and durability, make it a permanent belt option. But, as stated earlier, only time will tell. I just finished mowing five acres and...

Here are the videos I mentioned earlier.

It looks like they could have benefitted from watching a video about the belt too.

Dave, you are correct, there was a post but I withdrew it for a rewrite after finally getting the belt properly adjusted and running the engine for a while. The belt didn't come with any instructions so my first experience with it was a little uneducated and discouraging. However, after watching...

Thanks. I hadn't read all of the thread starting with #1. I saw that I had even commented back in 2007. Where has the time gone? I had to replace the filter on mine a while back because it had rusted and started leaking. While I was under it removing the steering cylinder a couple of weeks ago I...

Here is a picture of one installed. Maybe it will help. https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/threads/protector-for-hydraulic-filter-and-cooling-fan-for-gc-1723xx-1725xx-and-older-gc17xx.427221/page-2

I believe the Accu-Link belts were originally intended to be used on table saws and other electric motor-driven items which spin considerably faster than the engine on the tractor. From the many videos I have watched, it seems those that used them and had issues were caused by them not...

After 18 years, the belt on my GC2300 has been adjusted for the last time. I bought a replacement belt (Gates 7340) and had intended to replace it but as you may know, it's not an easy task. Then, I found out about Accu-Link belts. There are quite a few videos on YouTube with tractor owners...

No, but I could have. What changed my mind about the dealer was I found out that the tractors were on consignment, and if they aren't sold within a certain amount of months the dealer has to start paying for them. Wanting to have a good relationship with the dealer in town was important because...

Update: It has been 18 years since I bought my GC2300 and I have gotten over the initial issue and learned a little more about tractors. The tractor I have hasn't failed me once over the years, although I now have to replace the seals in the steering cylinder, I also need to replace the V belt...

As cited in the Texas Constitution Sec. 1-d. Assessment of Lands Designated for Agricultural Use. (a) All land owned by natural persons which is designated for agricultural use in accordance with the provisions of this Section shall be assessed for all tax purposes on the consideration of...

While getting fuel at a local Valero Corner Store I noticed a Warning decal posted on the diesel fuel pump that stated "This fuel may damage 2007 and later year model engines." I presume this warning is regarding the decrease or loss in lubricity, and am wondering if fuel distributors will...

Paying For Gas With Plastic Can Have Hidden Cost Debit Cards Can Have 'Holds' Put On Them When you fill up at the pump, paying with plastic could end up costing much more that the high price of gas. Houstonian Doris Cook, who lives on a fixed income, found out the hard way. "Some people like...

Has anyone used Diesel Secret Energy ? Could it really be that simple? The subject was posted last year, but I haven't seen anything since. Earlier posting pretty much indicated this stuff to be nothing more than snake oil.

Confusing Operator\'s Instruction Book I recently preformed the 50 hour service on my GC2300 and found some of Massey Ferguson's information to be a little confusing. In the "Lubrication & Maintenance" section it makes reference to Hydraulic Fluid, and Hydraulic Oil. The book says that...

1. Ethanol is listed as a known human carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. 2. The cost of Reformulated Gasoline with ethanol will increase 3-6 cents per gallons compared to RFG with MTBE. 3. Spills of pure ethanol or gasoline containing ethanol from leaking storage...

Tractor Tire and Ballast Management William W. Casady Department of Agricultural Engineering Careful management of ballast and tire inflation pressure can maximize tractive efficiency, minimize compaction, increase tractor drivetrain life and increase profitability. Tractive efficiency...

WASHINGTON -- The Environmental Protection Agency cleared the way Friday for regulations to limit pollution from lawn mowers, jet skis and similar small machines. Devices that clean the engines' emissions do not pose a safety problem, the EPA said. Without new pollution controls, engines under...

Not your usual Rolaids... "The gas mileage in my "91 Chevy pickup truck increased from 14 mpg to 18.5 mpg on my 4th tank - a 24% increase!" ---Paul Norman, Florida BioPerformance Gas Pill What's that smell you ask?

Since this story aired last night I have seen the price of gasoline rise, in some places, as much as 18 cents a gallon. My question is, what effect does this new ethanol mixture have to do with the price of Diesel? It's increased 15 cents a gallon. Just a coincidence? New Ethanol Mixture...

Champion Laboratories has developed the Next Generation Oil Filter New Ecore spin-on oil filters feature an evolutionary design allowing engine oil filters to function better while being lighter and more easily recycled.

Of course I could be way off base here but I'm thinking that when Allis-Chalmers sold their farm equipment division in 1985 they kept the name for future business endeavors. Today, Allis-Chalmers Energy (formerly Allis-Chalmers Corporation) provides drilling and oil field services to oil and...

MikePA: Removed copyrighted material. Read article at the Union of Concerned Scientists listed below. More: http://tinyurl.com/cbwr5

Here's an interesting article that might shed a little light about oil, its viscosity, and its connection to catalytic converters. The article starts about mid way down on page 2. THE CATALYST AND OIL CONNECTION Kevin S. McCartney Automotive Support Services Training, Consulting, Product...

Okay, we've read about a few different brands of synthetic oils, but I haven't seen anything about Red Line. What's the scoop? Redline Oil makes the most advanced synthetic engine oils, fuel additives, coolant products, and high performance fluids available for your street or race ...

Groups Prod EPA for New Diesel Controls ---> Click Here MikePA: Removed full text of copyrighted material. On the Net: STAPPA/ALAPCO: http://www.4cleanair.org EPA: http://www.epa.gov Diesel Technology Forum: http://www.dieselforum.org

Cetane Boosters Delayed ignition is a primary cause of high emissions and inferior engine performance, and there is a direct relationship between a diesel fuel’s cetane number and its ignition point. The lower the cetane number, the longer the ignition delay. Fuels with high cetane numbers...

Ready or Not? Get Ready with A Tractor Operator Checklist Many tractor incidents can be prevented by putting safer drivers on safer tractors in a safer environment. This should be the goal of owners, managers, supervisors, and tractor operators. OSHA Requirements The following is a...

Whats so special about a ROPS? Why can't I build my own? ROPS are designed and engineered to comply with SAE, ASAE, ISO and Federal Standards. A ROPS is engineered to mount on a specific tractor model. It is designed to work in conjunction with the tractor's mounting brackets and main frame...

Sources for Obsolete or Hard to Find Implement Parts http://www.cweda.ca/find%20parts.htm

Mike\'s tractor and welding projects This is a photodocumentary of Mike's tractor lite upgrade project. You can start with page one and hit "next" at the bottom of each page, or jump directly to any of the pages. http://tinyurl.com/88g65

Willie Nelson\'s Biodiesel Using Vegetable Oil as a Fuel The concept of using vegetable oil as a fuel dates back to 1895 when Dr. Rudolf Diesel developed the first diesel engine to run on vegetable oil. He demonstrated his engine at the World Exhibition in Paris in 1900 and described an...

While I am sure that many of you have extensive knowledge on the subject of diesel engines and diesel fuel, I ran across the below information that I thought those of us who are still learning would appreciate. The diesel engine is a type of internal combustion engine; more specifically, it...

As I was searching the web I came across this and thought I would share the information with you guys to see if anyone has used this or a similar product. While it can be ordered on-line, the company doesn't list any prices. This seems to work on the same principle of circulating hot water...

Okay, we've read about a few different brands of synthetic oils, but I haven't seen (or searched for) anything about Royal Purple. What's the scoop? Royal Purple was founded in 1986, but its roots go back much further. Founder John Williams was a pioneer in developing synthetic lubricants...

A dated article, which I am sure can be found somewhere within previous discussions, but for sake of search.... Consumer Reports Article The surprising truth about motor oils Oil companies spend millions of advertising dollars each year to convince you that their oil can make your car's engine...

The following began as a list of sources for non-Web information about small tractors and related products. As companies develop web sites, links will be added to those entries. Many of the companies listed are manufacturers and may not deal directly with you, but instead will refer you to a...

This is My MF GC2300 Texas Longhorn Special Edition.

Interesting story I thought I would share. It hasn't happened yet, but just imagine hearing this announcement on your next visit to Wal-Mart: "Tractors are on sale in the Outdoor Section of the store and prices are getting slashed 30% for the next two hours. Don't miss this great...

Considering getting a little larger tractor and received this quote from a local dealer. New 1523 with HST $11,400 New FEL...................$4,200 Is this a fair consumer price? It sounds like it may be a good price for the dealer. I suppose the HST really pushes the price of the tractor up...

I noticed that MF has now started putting a hard plastic cover over the Joy Stick on the 2350 FEL. The only purpose that I can think of for this cover is to protect the boot. Has any one purchased one of the covers and if so, how much did it cost? Thanks CarlGlas

For those of you who are interested in adding an electronic tachometer to your machine, take a look at this. www.Summitracing.com Part# ATM-2888 http://tinyurl.com/auy66 CarlGlas

I recently purchased what I was under the impression was a 2005 GC2300. I was even told that it was a 2005 after asking. Later, upon visiting the MF web site I discovered that their advertised, "New for 2005" GC2300 had standard features not found on the one I had just purchased, i.e...