What have you done with/to your GC Series 2300, 2400, 1700 Tractor TODAY

[irvingj]

Well, considering how cold it had been, I'd say it started very well! No, I've never pulled the GPs but did check them several years ago... guess I should at least check continuity again.

Today, again with no block heater (16F) and about 45 seconds of GP, it started right up, no problem. I'm lovin' it!

 

[ray66v]

Well, considering how cold it had been, I'd say it started very well! No, I've never pulled the GPs but did check them several years ago... guess I should at least check continuity again.

Today, again with no block heater (16F) and about 45 seconds of GP, it started right up, no problem. I'm lovin' it!

Last time I started mine really cold, it was 6F or 7F. Gave it 30 seconds glow, and 1/4 throttle. Fired right up.

I actually have that one on video somewhere.

I am very fortunate to have really good quality fuel available to me, just 10 minutes away.

 

[MF RED in MT]

Update about my post # 2,624:

First of all, now the prices from my local Napa for a fuel filter is $46, and an air filter is $90, WOW!

So yesterday, in my garage I had a new fuel purchased in 2019 which cost me $7.13, and a slightly used air filter from the 2019 change out.

The air filter on the tractor from the 2019 change out cost in 2019 was $49.96.

So, I replaced the air filter with my slightly used air filter from the garage, and replaced the fuel filter with the new one I had from the garage.

The fuel and the old fuel filter looked ok, but there were a few tiny particles located in the sediment bowl.

Reinstalling the sediment bowl with fresh diesel about 3/4 full, and then adding about 2oz. 911 diesel treatment directly to the fuel tank (didn't think this was required).

The GC started right up (block heater was on for about 2 hours) in the garage that was 14 degrees F.

I plowed snow for about 2 hours and the GC ran smooth without any issues, yes.

I did use my MR. Heater double top heater attached to a 30 lb. propane tank to warm my hands once in a while, burr.

KC

EDIT: As of yesterday the GC has 806 hours.

 

[Dmacleo]

same fuel filter as my gc2400 isn't it?
massey brand

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or aftermarket

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or was a need it right now issue most likely

 

[MF RED in MT]

Yes the same filter,

MF fuel filter #3608255M1, Napa fuel filter #3262.

MF air filter #3757472M91, Napa air filter #9691.

KC

 

[Dmacleo]

glad I keep a few from amazon in stock always. still got 3 unopened.
air filters though...yeah no matter where you get they cost, good thing they can be cleaned a few times but at some point you gotta replace. got one fresh one here, one in use will be tossed when time not gonna clean again.

 

[ray66v]

Look hard enough, and:

#3262 on line, is $27.99

49691 from Wix, is $44.19

Even those are to much. But, that's capitalism.

At least they are good quality.

 

[Dmacleo]

whats kind of funny is my massey dealer, same distance as to local napa store, is usually w/i 2$ of the online prices. I spent about 50$ for air filter (at dealer) but last one was approx year ago so who knows now.
fuel filters, usually keep 3 to 4 new here as they fits 3 neighbors tractors also. so if something happens I need to toss one in they replace it for me.

 

[Dmacleo]

0800 am. -2f. up from -10f. gc2400 started (yup I used block heater) to clear 4" drifts off driveway. looked at temps, shut the 2013 escape and 2019 silverado off then turned key off on the gc2400. as I type this still below -2F and yet...all my crap has been running.
let the gc2400 running for 45 minutes, decided not worth hopping onto operator platform right now. injured rt knee (operated on 9-2024) other day using it, whatever.
to tie this in, family wanted be to run blower out this morning to clear a path on 2 properties. not happening.

 

[ray66v]

0800 am. -2f. up from -10f. gc2400 started (yup I used block heater)

No. Sorry, time out. I have to throw a challenge flag. Block heater starts don't count.

I am willing to stipulate to the fact that it will start at absolute zero, with a block heater.