Maintenance on the GC2300 Steering Cylinder

[@janetdickson4451]

Great job getting it fixed before all our snow. I am so thankful you are able to do the repairs so the tractor doesn't have to be in the shop this time of year.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

I'm pretty handy to have a round eh!!! You know I have always told you, I'm not just a pretty face!!! Love ya!!!

[@janetdickson4451]

@@GrampiesWorkshop You sure are handy to have around! I'm a lucky gal!

[@DriveShaftDrew]

good work got er done thumbs up shared better to fix it when you find it then to leave it and find out it broke something more good choice

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hey there Drew!!! That's for sure eh!! The flanges weren't wore right out, but I didn't know that till I got them off. But now I know it's good and I can plow with peace of mind. You're so great for watching and commenting, a great supporter of the channel. Thanks and take care!!!

[@BrucesShop]

My knees hurt just watching you do this. Great work sir.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hello there Bruce!!! You know it eh!!! I find I take a lot of tools and parts and pieces with me when I get down on the floor now!!! LOL I did make myself a nice work mat from an old exercise matt. It sure helps to lay on that instead of the cold hard concrete floor!!! Thanks for tuning in and take care!!

[@bigvicsworkshop]

Mr Mike, your channel is so refreshing and a joy to look into all your adventures ! Thank ya much for sharing it with us! Have a good'un

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Thanks a lot Big Vic!!! There's usually lots going on in the shop and sometimes I get to film and post it!!! But you know what they, "What happens in the shop, stays in the shop!" Well expect for the stuff I post!! LOL It's great that you are a friend of the channel Vic!! My channel is better because of it. Have a great week!!!

[@tractortyme]

Nice Grampie, 100% preventative maintenance, prevents almost 100% future grievances.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Welcome to the channel. Some nice to see your comments. I sure do agree with you on that statement. I spent my working career as a maintainer in a production shop and preventive maintenance was one thing we stressed!! Thanks a lot for the visit and I hope to see you back again. Take 'er easy!!!

[@WichhartAcres]

Nice job and thank you for documenting this! It will help a lot of people!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Thanks. I sure don't want people to think this is a 'how to' channel, but this is a 'way to' get the job done. LOL I appreciate you dropping by the channel. It takes time to watch and to comment, so thanks for that!! Take 'er easy!!!

[@dannydunnagan3267]

Glad you got it fixed all this time I have watched you never noticed the Massey Ferguson clock in the background I like it..

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hello there Danny!! Thanks!!! A good friend gave me that clock. I really like it too. I think it was half past MF135 Multi Power when I was doing this job!!! LOL Thanks a lot for the comments and for dropping by. Take 'er easy!!!

[@mikecurtis2585]

Great job. The way I get those tie rods loose. You just hit the nuckle where the tie rod goes through and it will bounce out. Without hitting the threads. Thanks 😊 🙏

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Thanks for the tip Mike. You know the KZbin community is so great at helping out fellow KZbinrs. I tried a lot of different things, but didn't try hitting the knuckle. But I'll be ready for the next time!! LOL Thanks a lot for the help and for watching. Take care!!!

[@adventurerhoades]

Your the gut. If you ever sell anything. Of someone is in the market buy what your selling. You take excellent care of your stuff. Great job Mike. Full play

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? I sure appreciate the nice comment Josh!!! When I saw the steering cylinder moving in the flanges I figured I better get it changed out sooner rather tan later, because later would probably mean working on it in a snow drift at the end of the lane!! LOL So nice of you to tune in and I hope you guys have a great week!!

[@RossOnTheLand]

Job Well Done Mike! Thanks for sharing. good fix!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hello there Ross!! When I surveyed the job it looked pretty straight forward, But then the ty rod wouldn't come free. But after that was freed up the job was simple. Thanks for watching and commenting. Have a great week!!

[@kirknorthof5128]

Master repair man , you got her done Grampie , happy snow clearing .

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Good day eh!! I was nervous starting a job on the steering. But since I wasn't changing any of the alignment I figured it couldn't be too bad. And it was pretty easy expect for the first ty rod!!! It's all good now though and I'm ready for the snow!! Thanks for having a visit and commenting. Take 'er easy!!!

[@loggerjohn01]

Hey Mike, you made that job look easy! It's great that you could do that yourself. Keep warm

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hello there John!!! Yes I'm lucky that I have a place to do this work and can do it!!! I check over the jobs first though to make sure they aren't above my pay grade!!! LOL This one worked out OK. Thanks a lot for dropping by on a cold day John. Take care!!!

[@RustyGlovebox]

Good work Mike , looks like you are set and ready to now. Swapping those flanges out will make all the difference. Cheers

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? There was a lot of play in that piston and still some movement after I changed out the flanges. I think the cylinder rim is worn some too. It's a lot better now though and I can rest easy that the steering should hold up while plowing. Thanks for the visit and for the comment s too. Take care!!!

[@TheRustyRooster]

Good early fix is better that having a , I ment to get to that moment. Thanks for sharing this

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? You ain't lying buddy!!! That's what I was worried about, being in a snow drift somewhere and no steering, Turned out the flanges weren't nearly as badly worn as they appeared. Thanks for dropping by and commenting. Take care!!!

[@PaleHorseOutdoors]

Thank you, Mike. That was really fun to watch. I was worried about the ball joint threads, too but I knew you'd win in the end. :)

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? I didn't like having to use a hammer on the ball joint. I have read suggestions in these comments from some very good people that you can use the hammer to give the seat the ball joint fits into a good wrap and the ball joint most often time comes free. I'll try that the next time I have to do this job!!! LOL So nice to see your comments David and thanks for watching. Have a great week!!!

[@TheBandit93]

Nice job getting those flanges in the second side did seem to go a little smoother but it did take the play out of it. Thank you for the another great video

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? These flanges went on pretty good after all is said and done. The Kubota ones would probably work just as well for 1/3 the cost but live and learn I suppose. So nice to have you checking these videos Taylor!! I sure appreciate it. Take care!!!

[@FabbedFun]

Massey time! Yeehaw! Looks like you whipped that job pretty easily! Good deal!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Trying to get the first ty rod out was a battle but after that it was pretty straight forward. Good to go now and not feeling like it might fail at any time. Thanks for dropping by and take care!!!

[@khtractors]

Good fix! I think the BX has the same issue’s after a few hours. I liked your quote on the board tonight, I always look forward to seeing what it says. Take care!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hello there Ben!!! The BX steering system is almost identical to the Massey. I even bought a Kubota flange because it was a lot cheaper, (7$ vs $37) but it was just a bit different and since this was for a steering component, I thought I better go with the OE part. Thanks a lot for tuning in and take care!!

[@thisguysgarage]

Good job Mike, went well as could be expected. We never expect smooth lol

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? For sure eh. If we plan for disaster and the only thing that happens is a ty rod end won't pop out of the seat for you, I guess that's a good day eh!! Thanks a bunch for the visit and tale care!!!

[@thisguysgarage]

@@GrampiesWorkshop 🤜🤛

[@bdogjr7779]

Awesome Grampie🌷《☆》Nice work Brother👍✔Good thing you changed the brackets before they got to worn🤳Gloves are nice till they start impeding progress⛾Taker easy my friend🖖🤓🏈

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hey there Bdog!!! I started this job with no gloves, then it was pretty oily on the second flange so I put on the nitrile gloves, but like you say, they're good till they get in your way. And as you saw, I ended up with no gloves. A little grease will never hurt anyone!! Not the first time my hands got dirty eh!! Thanks for the visit and for commenting. Take 'er easy!!!

[@bdogjr7779]

@@GrampiesWorkshop 《☆》A combination of fuel and or oil with cotter pins and or safety wire is usually fun. My gloves generally wind up getting fuel and or oil inside of them. That's never good🖖🤓🏈

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

@@bdogjr7779 I find too, that when my hands get covered with dirt and oil, the first thing that happens is my nose gets itchy!! LOL

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

Nice job, I like how you mention you ask yourself if you think you can do this job before you start. To many times I have started a job and got in over my head, lol

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? That has happened to me as well!!! LOL But I still go over the job to see if I think I am able. Many jobs we start end up being more than we planned for before they're over eh!!! I sure appreciate you tuning in and commenting. Take care!!!

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Bonsoir mon ami, vous avez fait un excellent travail de mécanicien 👌🧐 Merci pour votre excellent video 👌🧐 Gardez vous bien au chaud et au sec 👌👍🧐 Great MF mon ami Cheers 🍻

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Comment ca va mon ami!!! Merci Dave!!! Oui c'est necessaire pour garder bien au chaud et sec!! Il y a un petit peu de neige aujourd'hui. Il fait tres froid aussi. Plus de neige arrivez a jeudi je crois!!! Le Massey est bon maintenant. Pas de problem encore avec le steering. A troute a l'heure mon ami et bonne fin de la semaine!!!

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

@@GrampiesWorkshop 👌😇👍🍻

[@gravelyman]

Hello Grampie Just a helpful hint where the tie rod goes into the knuckle loosen the tie rod nut and hit the knuckle and the tie rod will pop free. I hope you understand what I mean. Good video my friend 🔧👍

[@rogermcdonald1607]

Good tip Artie, i was thinking the samething! 👍

[@gravelyman]

@@rogermcdonald1607 Thanks Roger Mcdonald 👍

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? I think I understand what you mean Arty!!! I tried to loosen the cylinder and steering knuckle to get the ty rod to come free, but in the end I had to hammer on it for a bit!!! I was worried I was going to damage the threads, but I was able to save them. So nice that you watch and offer suggestions for help Arty!! That's what the KZbin community does eh!! Take care!!!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hey Roger. You know the KZbin Community has so much knowledge and are so willing to share. If you need help just ask and there will be a page of solutions in no time I'm sure!!! Take care!!!

[@gravelyman]

@@GrampiesWorkshop Absolutely Grampie that's what it's all about. We are all in this together. Thanks for your comment!!!

[@hossdunn8727]

Great job mike we have to save a few bucks where we can keep up the good work

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hello there Hoss!!! You got it Pontiac!!! If I don't save money I'll have no money at all!! LOL This cylinder has been getting worse each year, so I thought I better address it. It was a simple job except for the first ty rod. Man that did not want to come loose. Thanks for watching and commenting. Take 'er easy!!!

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Great job replacing those flanges and for filming the action, we always struggle filming things when they do not go exactly to plan. We have a very wide collection of tools for removing tie rod ends, you should have said and we would have popped over with them 😀 This does not look like a great design, I would have thought the flange would have been welded onto the cylinder. I would not be surprised if you have some wear on the outside of the cylinder too which may mean the new flanges wear quicker, hopefully not

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hello there Joseph!! I have said many times before in my comments on your videos, and comments that you have made, that you have an engineering brain. That's pretty neat that you notice things like the wear on the flanges and what causes it. I expect the cylinder rim has some wear too. The flanges look to be just cold rolled steel and the cylinder body needs to withstand some pressures and so is probably harder steel. So I think the flanges are designed to be the sacrificial piece in this puzzle. But it was a good observation that with some wear on the cylinder, it will wear the new flanges quicker than the old ones were wearing. I do believe the cylinder is meant to have some movement and not be mounted rigidly since it is a 'push-pull' type of apparatus. Thanks so much for your comments Joseph. It's a joy to read and respond to them!! Take care!!

[@joeo1352]

Nice job 👍 Mike

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hello there Joe!! Thanks. It was a struggle to get the first one done, but the second one went pretty smooth!!! I appreciate you watching and commenting. Take 'er easy!!!

[@henrymurawskibigdogrepair]

Job well done 👍

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Good day eh!!! Thanks Henry!!! The first ty rod end gave me some grief but I got it off finally. The second one was a piece of cake. It's so nice that you take some time and watch my video and then comment too!! Thanks and take care!!!

[@peacefieldfarm_mn]

Good job, Mike! You should not apologize for the quality of your video, looks really good to me, plus it is hard to film your hands doing something without the camera just being totally in the way. Good job being mindful of the tractor and taking such good care of it. It will take care of you in return! Cheers!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Thanks Mike. I was able to boost the audio and massage the contrast a bit so the video wasn't too bad. Getting the camera in spots to see what I was doing was a challenge for sure. It's just a little action camera but it seems it's always right where I need to be. And then there's the additional lighting!!! LOL Some nice to read your comments and thanks for tuning in. Take care!!!

[@jackcollins2344]

Mike, at this time in my life i will never need this info, but your videos are so great i watch everyone of them, then I store it on my back burner just in case, Never know lol !!!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hey Jack!! That is so nice of you to say buddy!! Don't forget I'm no expert, I just like to do stuff myself. Thanks again for the nice comments and for watching my videos. Take care!!!

[@jackcollins2344]

@@GrampiesWorkshop I'm like you just like trying something myself if I can but draw the line if it's over my head lol

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

@@jackcollins2344 That's the trick eh, knowing when to say when!!!

[@stevoj8959]

I am surprised that those flanges wore like that. Good call on replacing them before too much happens. That was some good videoing, a tough spot to get a good view. Now you just need some more snow to try it out. Stevo

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? I was using a small action camera for a lot of this video. You would think a small camera wouldn't be in the way, but you'd be wrong!!! LOL It's all good now and I was out plowing the other day and it worked great!! Thanks for the watch and have a great week!!

[@EverydayProjects]

Very good fix, Mike. I can't believe that those brackets are designed to hold all the forces that the hydraulic rams puts out. It's little wonder the brackets wore out! I like your description of showing the ram in the book..."Ghosted out"... to describe a faded line drawing of a part. I never heard that phrase before but it sounds very professional! I have a tool for splitting ball joints and tie rod ends. It is a tapered, heavy duty forked tool called unofficially a "pickle fork". Sorry to be so tary getting to watch your videos lately but I've been very busy. Hopefully things will slow down a bit soon. Keep up the fantastic work!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Good day eh!!! The devil makes work for idle hands so I hope it's not the devil's work you're busy with!!! LOL I read in some comments here from viewers that if you take the hammer and give the housing the ty rod fits into a good wrap it often times will pop the ty rod free. The first side sure gave be a battle. The second one about fell out on it's own!!! That's the way it goes sometimes eh. I sure appreciate you taking some time and watching, especially when you are busy!! Thanks for that and take 'er easy!!!

[@EverydayProjects]

@@GrampiesWorkshop A big hammer will solve lots of mechanical issues. LOL

[@donnarowden7130]

#37.. don't know how that happened.,I started checking at 4:20 pm...your time but you hadn't posted yet but I was positive I'd be first tonight.. then we sat down to eat & next time I checked , well I came in at 37. You have a lot of viewers which is great! I have to catch up on some of yours cause I've kinda sorta been watching some of your fellow you tubers & they are pretty good but I promise to catch up on yours.. I've saved them all so I can go back & watch them at any time. Always fun even when I don't have a clue about M.F. maintenance but I like to hear you talk. Love your white board tonight ..too funny!!! Love ya🚜

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

I post at 5:30 my time, which is 4:30 your time. That way you can watch the video and still be ready for supper at 5!! Aren't I a sweet brother? BTW thanks for watching as often as you do. I sure appreciate seeing your comments. I hope you all OK and enjoying the cold. It was cold here the other day, I saw a squirrel pushing a blue jay to get him started!!! Love ya!!

[@Big_Johns]

Another great video repair Mike, you made it look easy sir. Just so you'll know there was no need to apologize for the video/audio quality while you were under the tractor, it was just fine. Stay warm brother, it looked mighty cold in the shop. 👍

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hello there John!!! The video from under the tractor wasn't the greatest. I did try and doctor it up some. Boost the audio and adjust the contrast a bit. Glad you liked it!!! It was on the chilly side in the shop but not too bad. I had the heater on for a while, but had to shut it down for filming!! The hazards of being a KZbin star eh!!! LOL Thanks a lot for the comments and for tuning in. Take care!!

[@Big_Johns]

Anytime my friend, it still turned out very well even with the snags. I bet it is pretty tough being a KZbin celebrity. 🤣👍

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

@@Big_Johns Ha Ha Ha!!! It's a cross we have to bear!!! I'm getting used to it though!!! LOL See ya ...

[@ScottiDaniel]

Nice one, lot safer now 👍

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hello there Scotti!! Thanks a lot for watching and commenting. These flanges were wearing pretty good, so I thought I would be proactive and change them out while I could do the job in the shop, rather than a snow drift!! LOL Take care!!!

[@russellbelliveau1694]

Well that was a fun video Mike I’m all about tractors and repairing them. Great job, interesting how that steering system works in that tractor. Take care!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hey there Russell. It's a pretty simple system and works good for this size tractor. Expect for the first ty rod, the job of changing these flanges was pretty easy!! I appreciate you stopping by the channel and commenting too. Take care!!!

[@keegantimber8571]

Another great video. Same as others commented…I give the knuckle a quick rap where the ball joint stud goes thru the hole. My understanding is that the hole goes a tiny bit egg shaped allowing the stud to pop out. Looking forward to your next repair. Now get to work! Lol. Hope the latest storm didn’t hit you too hard. We got about a foot here in my location in SW Ontario.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? I never heard of that trick for getting the ty rods loose. That's another thing about KZbin, so much knowledge in the viewers and they are always willing to help. Thanks for the tip Keegan!!! We did get a good drop of snow, but then it rained a bunch. There is about 7 or 8 inches on the ground now. Thanks for tuning in and commenting. Take care!!!

[@BruceLyeg]

Nice job Mike. I'd probably keep an extra set of those around.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hello there Bruce!!! The old ones weren't wore that bad and if push comes to shove I could flip them around and use the back side of them in a pinch. Good idea though, I was not planning on tossing them that's for sure. Thanks again for tuning in. I hope you aren't too cold. Wow the weather has been fierce eh!! Take care!!!

[@DIYMyWay]

Great job, Mike! It’s definitely better to replace the flanges before they start wearing down the cylinder ends and causing a much bigger and more expensive problem. Thanks for sharing! P.S. Love your whiteboard message! That describes me too. Take care!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Thanks Martin!! I think the rim of the cylinder has been worn somewhat too, but the new flanges made it tighter so that's good. I didn't want this to fail while I was out plowing this winter!!! When I found that white board note I thought it was a challenge for sure!!! Thanks for watching and commenting. I hope you all are doing OK. Take care!!

[@DIYVariety]

Ball joints are a brute most times. But you got her done mike. Cheers

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? I agree. The first one was a bear to get out and the second one, well all I had to do was look at it practically and out it came. I was glad to see that since the right side was so hard. Thanks for watching and commenting. Take 'er easy!!!

[@OrangeismyNewGreen]

How many hours on your tractor Mike? I’m saving your video for future reference, thanks for sharing Mike and have a great week 🙂🙋🏼‍♂️👍🏻

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? The tractor has about 1020 hours. This cylinder has been getting loose since a couple or 3 years. It just seemed to be way worse this year so I thought I should address it. I don't think the flanges needed to be replaced, but I would rather do the job when there was no snow, than have to do it in a snow drift!!! LOL Thanks for watching Luc and take 'er easy!!!

[@rogermcdonald1607]

Mike, I'm really liking your channel . You seem to be doing something different all the time and you are very talented! I always like reading what you write on your board and your sticker mail call. It looked cold in your shop, but you got it done anyway. Stay safe !👍🇺🇸🇨🇦 Roger

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Good day eh!! Well thank you Roger. That made my day buddy!! It was chilly in the shop. I had the heater on but then I had to shut it down to film!! LOL I end up doing a lot of different things and I certainly am no expert, so I want everyone to know, this is how I do things, it sure isn't and 'How to' Channel. Sometimes it works out good, sometimes it doesn't!!! LOL Thanks a lot for the nice comments and for watching. Have a great week!!

[@OakMountainAcotts]

Mike, what did you work at for your career? You sure do know a lot about electrical and mechanical maintenance! Great skills to have and I am envious!!! Nothing wrong with this video. Pretty good job shooting it while you were laying upside down!! Take care, Jason.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? I used a small action camera for most of this video. You would think a small camera like that wouldn't get in your way, but it does!!! LOL I knocked it over lots of times and I was very close to it so there was lots of huffing and puffing going on too!!! LOL I worked for Michelin as an industrial electrician and then an automation technician and then I ended my career as the technician in the maintenance department. I got involved in most everything in the repair of the production equipment. Everything from fixing extension cords to rebuilding 2000 HP gearboxes and their automated controls. It was a very interesting career but I'm some glad I retired!!! Thanks for watching Jason and take care!!!

[@ReinventedWoodWorks]

Do you have a link to purchase? I need a couple sets of these!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Thanks so much for dropping by the channel. I'm sorry I don't have a link for these spindle seals. Glen bought them at the Massey Ferguson dealer. You can check their parts catalogue and get a part number and then check on line parts houses. I think you would find the seals on there somewhere. Good luck with your search and thanks again for watching. I hope you come back again soon!! Take 'er easy!!

[@HuntingFarmerOfficial]

The second side went much easier! Not sure if it just happened that way or it was because you were experienced 😁 Good repair/maintenance Mike 👍

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? It must have been from all the experience I got from doing the first side!!! LOL That's a good one!! Thanks for watching and congrats again on your deer. Take care!!!

[@thelibertyworkshop2952]

I guess I would have just flipped them over , ( or swapped them side for side ) to present the un worn side to the cylinder ... Unless there was some reason I couldn't see why that couldn't be done ?? Good vid as always ...

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Once I got the flanges off and saw the way they were worn, that sure was a viable possibility. I'm keeping the old flanges just for that reason. They were worn, but not real bad. I think the rim of the cylinder might be worn some too. Thanks for dropping by the shop and commenting. Great to have you here!! Have a great week!!!

[@donaldlathem2965]

Good morning from Alabama if I may I have a GC2300 would you now of were I could get a front loader

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Thanks for checking out my channel and I'm glad to have you commenting. I'm sorry but I would have no idea where to get a loader. Maybe check with some dealers. There maybe a chance a machine was damaged and it's being parted out and the loader would be still usable. Also I bet dealers would like to sell you a new loader for your GC. Good luck!! I hope you can track one down. Take care!!

[@twinbrookacres]

Hey Mike. Did you get the flanges from Massey Ferguson? I need to replace the rubber boots on my tie rod ends. I might as well replace the flanges at the same time, if they are worn. Thanks, Mike!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Yes I did get the flanges from Massey Ferguson. If you get some better take your wallet with you. Man-o-man Agco sure charges a lot for their OE gear. It's not the dealer either, as I checked a couple of Massey dealers and the prices were all the same. Thanks for watching Rick and have a great day!!!

[@twinbrookacres]

@@GrampiesWorkshop Someone is making big bucks at Agco! I contacted them about opening a small dealership. I needed at least $500,000 just to open the doors. Soon as I win the lottery, I'll open the dealership.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

@@twinbrookacres That's for sure eh!!! This flange was almost identical to a Kubota one. Here in Canada the Kubota flange was $9, the Agco one was, are you ready? $37. No lying!!!

[@MissouriOldTimer]

that worked pretty easy, I hate jobs that fight me every step of the way like when I changed the rear wheel bearing on my Subaru.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? You know it eh!!! When things like that start to happen, I like to walk away from the project for a bit. I'm lucky I can do that since I'm retired and my only deadline is I need to go to town on Tuesday to get pizza!!! LOL Thanks a lot for dropping in today and have a great week!!

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

I would say that much movement is excessive. Good catch Mike.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hello there Gary!! It sure seemed to be too much movement for my liking. I thought I better address it before I was forced to do this job while the tractor was in a snow drift down at the end of the lane!! LOL Much nicer to working the shop that's for sure eh!! Thanks for watching and commenting. Have a yourself a great week!!!

[@thinkford]

Good Job Mike! But turn up your heat can see your breath lol

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hey there Dale!!! Yeah, I had the heater on in the shop. It was up to about 6 or 7C. But I had to turn off the heater while I was filming. LOL Wasn't too bad though. At least my hands and fingers didn't get cold. Thanks for tuning in and commenting. I really enjoy reading the comments. Take 'er easy!!!

[@TomokosEnterprize]

Hey Mike. Your constant being aware of how ALL your equipment is a godsend for you. These (anything man makes) jobs can get really involved if you hadn't found it early on like you have. With these tie rod ends if you give the mount where the tie rod fits into a good solid smack with a 4 lb hammer (Take the wheel of so you can deliver a good blow) It will come loose as the taper socket it fits into will no longer be round. Any time I see lock washers I question why they are there. Proper torque on a flat/hard washer is all that is needed for your tractor all the way up to semi trucks. It is great to see this was a no blood repair. Odd setup for a cylinder but considering this unit's age and all the work it has done yer in the green ladd. Take care eh.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hello there Dean!! I never knew of that trick for getting the the ty rods to come loose. The second side almost popped out on it's own!!! The next time I do this job, I'll be ready now though!!! These flanges weren't wore nearly as bad as I thought, but I was glad to get the replaced all the same. I hope all is well with you my friend. Say hi to Sophie and we'll talk to yas...

[@TomokosEnterprize]

@@GrampiesWorkshop I think you were right on time with this repair otherwise the damage to the cylinder end mounts would start getting out of hand and a trip to the machine shop to true up the cylinder end mounts and have custom end mount plates made. I am thinking about 2-1/2 to 3 shop hours. At $100.00 an hour plus the drive, oil loss etc, , ,I think you get my drift. That and the next time these plates need changing they have been basterised so off to the machine shop once more. You got at this right on time bud. Email headed your way.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

@@TomokosEnterprize Hey there Dean!! Thanks a lot buddy. I noticed the movement in the cylinder a while ago and it was getting worse, so I figured it's time to get at 'er!!! Taking it to the machine shop, well you're right about the cost and then the bastardized part afterwards. Not what we want eh!! Have a good week Dean!!!

[@TomokosEnterprize]

@@GrampiesWorkshop With the care and attention you give your iron that tractor (and the rest of your equip) will serve you for a very long time my friend.

[@TomokosEnterprize]

@@GrampiesWorkshop I gave her some extra noggin nergling for you bud. She loved it.

[@motorcoachtech7615]

Looks like you’re set for a few more hrs of running. Stay Safe. Rick

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hello there Rick!! You know the original flanges weren't that bad really, once I got them off and examined them. Glad I changed them though. No worries now!! I appreciate you tuning in and commenting. Take care!!

[@davessmallenginerevival2847]

Hi Mike. Great catch on the problem at hand , most people wouldn't have even noticed until it was to late. Is the seal on the left side leaking? It looked like it but hard to say on this side of the camera eh

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hello there Dave!! Wow you're pretty sharp at picking up on things buddy!! No the seal is good. This part of the piston is right under the oil filter. When I change the oil filter I always dribble some and it gets all over this end of the piston and it's hard to get at it to clean it off!!! LOL Thanks for the visit and the comments too. Take care!!!

[@STTC]

interesting video Mike, overall I would say that’s a pretty poor method for holding a steering rack on ? Looks like an after thought almost. Surely it should be part of the rack not a separate bracket each side? Nice video,,, enjoyed it but I don’t think it will be long before we see you back under there 👍🏻

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? it is a simple system for sure, but it has worked out good for 14 years and over 1000 hours on my tractor. I guess for this size of tractor it's all that's needed. Thanks a lot for watching an commenting. I enjoy reading comments!!! Take care!!!

[@garychizz8310]

Sweet, watching you for a bit now out in British Columbia. I just bent both the ears on mine. Wondering if you ordered from Massey Ferguson or a after market company? Love the channel, seems i have similar issues to you and you have a good set of videos for tractor! Keep up the good work. Thanks

[@garychizz8310]

Oops read down further seen you posted they where OEM. Guess ill make that call. Thanks again.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Welcome to the channel and it's great to read your comments. Here's a sickening story, I looked at Kubota brackets. The Kubota ones almost fit. I bet they would work but I didn't want to take the chance. The mounting holes were off by about 2 or 3 mm. Not a big deal, maybe!!! And the Kubota part was like $9.60 Canadian!! Now the Massey part, the ones I decided to go with, are you ready, $37 each!! Yes you read that right!!! All they are is a piece of stamped steel. I can't believe the prices for Agco OE parts. And tis is not the dealer jacking up the price either. I checked 2 dealers and on line and all the prices were the same. I took this one on the chin and went ahead and ordered the Agco parts and, well you saw in this video the results. The cylinder is a lot more stable now. So when you order your flanges it'll be interesting to see what they cost in BC!! Thanks a lot for tuning in and I hope you come back often!! What year is your GC? Is it a GC2300 series? I really like my tractor and it sure can do a lot of work!!! Take 'er easy!!!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Right on!!!

[@garychizz8310]

I have a 2007 GC2310 TBL. Been running bucket and 64” box blade this winter working ok. But just picked up a 64” rear mount Kubota blower sweetness. Lags a little in deep icy snow, but gets i done. I ordered a set of brackets just after i commented from closet dealer and they where $30 a piece. See what shipping is. Keep up the great work.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

@@garychizz8310 Thanks for the reply and good luck with your new gear!! Sounds like a good set up!!!

[@FromSteelToWood]

I see you removed your gloves too early at 10:20... I do the same thinking the job is almost over and finally get dirty hands! When parts like that start to get loose, the wear gets worst very quickly. You better take care of it before the cylinder body gets worn. Thanks!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Salut Joe!!! The Nitrile gloves are nice but when things start to go wrong, it's time to take off the gloves right!!! LOL These flanges have been wearing for a while and I wanted to get them changed before they got worse. That's why I changed them. As it turned out, there wasn't a whole lot of wear on them so maybe the cylinder rim is getting wore too. But the cylinder is more secure now and I think it's meant to have a little flexibility. Thanks for tuning in and take car!!!

[@bigqueue]

How did you ever notice that looseness in that cylinder? I can't see Down there when I am steering. You must have been looking while somebody else was driving?

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? I guess that's where doing a routine walk about and checking things pays off. It was pretty noticeable when I was putting the loader on and off and manoeuvring the tractor to get it in position. Thanks for the comment Quentin. It's so nice that you watch with such interest!! Take care!!!

[@bigqueue]

@@GrampiesWorkshop I enjoy your videos, particularly since I have a GC2300 myself....and I have retired recently, and will be "hopefully" getting into a routine where I do more and more DYI stuff.....so I am inspired by you and the channel! Thanks!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

@@bigqueue Wow, thanks for saying that Quentin. I know one thing, being retired is way better than working!!! Its a good gig!!! You need to start posting some KZbin videos. All about how to be retired would make good channel content!!! Take care!!!

[@bigqueue]

@@GrampiesWorkshop Good idea.....I didn't even think of that angle for a channel. I mean I have been thinking about how I "ease my way" into retirement. What I mean is that I can easily imagine how I might just sign up to volunteer all my time to one thing or another than then find other things....and either welsh on my original volunteer activity, not be able to help or just load up my schedule to the point where it isn't fun any more! (like working w/o pay) So I have been "easing my way" into it as I said.....purposely. Thanks for the idea!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

@@bigqueue I bet you would have loads of good info to share with viewers. I hear ya on the volunteer part. Nannie and I did a lot of volunteering while we were working. I planned to retire when I was 55 and my thoughts were when I retire, I retire from volunteering too. At least for a little while I figured and then see what happens. You know what, it took quite a while, but it was some nice to wake up in the morning and know that you had no meetings, things that 'had' to get done or I didn't need to be anywhere by a certain time. It took some getting used to, but that feeling is some nice!!

[@gatorsworld]

What a job?.... I don`t really like the design but then you don`t have a choice. there`s a trick to take them ball joints off and it`s not with a pickle fork tool....come down to my place and I`ll show you....the cylinder still moves a bit.....bad design for sure....CHEERS

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hello there Gator. That first ty rod end was a bear but I got it loose finally. I don't think that cylinder is supposed to be held real rigid. I think it's supposed to move some, but I was getting worried it was moving too much and I wanted to address that before I started doing too much plowing. Thanks for tuning in and have a great week!!

[@hongheng9201]

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[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Thanks I appreciate you watching and taking some time to comment. Have a great week eh!!!