GC 2300 hydraulic issues

[Fragger]

Can't say it's "good," but the MF manual might be your best bet. I got a full set with my 2310 from the dealer when I bought it. I could help with pics of certain sections if you need it.

Thank you for the generous offer any help would be appreciated

 

[Fragger]

Not sure what you mean by, "pulled the cover off the pump".

You mean disassembled the pump? Or, you pulled it from the housing, and inspected the shaft, and transmission gear?

The photo you posted, is labeled invalid.

Just pulled the 4 bolts what holds the back of the pump and that enabled us to pull both gear s on the pump for inspection

 

[Fragger]

This are pictures of the old pump identical to the pump in the massey




I looked at the gear in the transmission with my camera and it is fine
Did not get pics of the gear in it now but looked good

 

[irvingj]

Here's a couple shots of the 3PH lift arm business from the service manual. As usual there aren't a lot of details in the book, but this may help to get you started.

They have you first remove all the sheet metal in the rear, then remove the fuel tank, then remove the "slow return knob" to get at the lift cylinder case, with a caution not to lose the o-ring from the transmission case (#1 in 2nd pic). They also suggest making punch marks on the lift arms to aid in re-assembly (get them in the same position they were in).

Missing in the first pic, #1 is the "Lift Arm," #6 is the "Rod," #7 is the "Piston."

Hope this helps.

 

[Fragger]

Did you get the service manual from the dealer or did you order ???? on line

 

[irvingj]

You know, I don't remember. Probably through the dealer (who's no longer there....).

 

[MF RED in MT]

I ordered mine through AGCO on line years ago.

Here's a link:

KC

Massey Ferguson | Technical Publications

 

[cdaigle430]

Got mine from AGCO pubs last month.

 

[Fragger]

Thanks guys !Q!:drink:

 

[MF RED in MT]

Last week I just ordered paper copies of the "Parts Book" for the QH, 2360 SB, 2340 DB, DL100 FEL, and CB05 BH from AGCO Technical Publications.

They have Electronic copies a little cheaper and you can also just view them on the AGCO Parts Book website (search for: DL100, CB05, 2340, 2350).

Here's the Publication #'s for those that are interested:

KC

 

[Fragger]

I finlly got it all apart and the piston was stuck on top of the cylinder wall on 3 pt lift ...had recived moisture in oil and rusted pictuers to follow .

 

[ray66v]

Interesting.

I don't think anyone on TBN has reported that problem.

 

[Fragger]

The system had somehow gotten some moisture and rust build up in the lift cylinder caused the piston to get stuck at the top ....
We thought we had a broken connecting rod because you could lift the 3 pt without resistance but we were wrong..

 

[irvingj]

Wow -- glad you nailed it down, and are now on the way to fixing. Ray's right -- I've never heard of that, except in REALLY old tractors that have sat outside for years, but there sure is a bunch of rust in there; looks worse than some old brake calipers I've seen!

Any idea how water got in there?

 

[Fragger]

No clue where the moisture came from other than couple of years ago i replaced the pump and a friend of mine who works on forklifts gave me some hydraulic oil , that may have been the source of water because as you know it's a closed system .I will flush the system out very well after this repairs.
I had a lot of help with this but would not pay the outrageous prices for repairs

 

[Fragger]

Final chapter on GC2300 hydraulic problems ; i learned a lot and am very confident t now if any other problems should arise; the little tractor is back on its 4 feet and working like house a fire .I would like to thank everyone who made contributions towards getting this job completed....
Thank you guys ! irvingi and ray66!!

 

[ray66v]

Good work, on a successful deep repair. :thumbsup:

 

[irvingj]

Gee, wonder how much it would cost to trailer my 2310 to TX next time it breaks....

Seriously, nice job!

 

[Fragger]

Seriously i was scared t o death to do the job but i was put under the gun , i ordered an online instruction manual and talked to a lot of people some of the info was "Fake News" and other was good , little tractor is at my sons house today as he had some over due dirt work to d o.

Again thank you TBN and faithful members who did not abandon me ..