GC Series Owner Upgrades And Modifications

[The kid]

With the exhaust ported outside in a unisulated garage. I seriously doubt there is a thread of carbon monoxide buildup while he warms up the tractor. A detector if he doesn't have one wouldn't be a bad idea though because he is burning a wood stove out there as well.

 

[cdaigle430]

I would love to do this but because my garage is attached to the house I am a little aprehensive.

 

[cgood]

This is my solution to having a tool box on my little GC 2310.If you peel of the seat cover off there is a bracket with threaded holes in it(sorry no pics). I simply bolted some 1 X 1 angle to those holes and welded two more pieces on as level as I could eyeball. I then bolted a 30 cal. ammo can on and there you go.The seat rotates for the BH with no trouble at all.
I also added a piece of 6" pvc,attached by a homemade bracket using existing holes.It can hold way more chain than I need. It also holds small tools.It's not as nice as most of the modifications posted here,but they serve my needs.

 

[dnw64]

The first is the addition of a glow plug light for early models that do not have one.

#1) My first best cheap upgrade to list is because of ray66v great idea, and I urge everyone to INSTALL A GLOW PLUG ACTIVATION INDICATOR LIGHT to light up when the glow plugs are activated, :thumbsup:.

-One thing I am going to look into doing is to install a light for the glow plugs, excellent idea.

Finally got around to installing an indicator light for the glow plugs

OK, I get that lots of people think this is a great idea, but I haven't figured out why. Is it just the "cool" factor? It's not like you can accidentally leave them turned on, at least on my switch.

Also, on my (2006 GC2300) panel there is a dash light with a glow plug symbol on it. It lights up when the ignition is put in the Run position (presumably as a reminder to run the GP?). If you wanted a GP indicator it seems like the ideal solution would be to energize the existing lamp.

 

[bakerg]

OK, I get that lots of people think this is a great idea, but I haven't figured out why. Is it just the "cool" factor? It's not like you can accidentally leave them turned on, at least on my switch.

Also, on my (2006 GC2300) panel there is a dash light with a glow plug symbol on it. It lights up when the ignition is put in the Run position (presumably as a reminder to run the GP?). If you wanted a GP indicator it seems like the ideal solution would be to energize the existing lamp.

I have moved to town and sold my GC2400 but if I remember correctly, you would turn the key part way to turn glow plugs on and then all the way to start. Indicator was just to let you know you had turned the key far enough to turn glow plug on.

 

[dnw64]

I have moved to town and sold my GC2400 but if I remember correctly, you would turn the key part way to turn glow plugs on and then all the way to start. Indicator was just to let you know you had turned the key far enough to turn glow plug on.

The 2400s and probably 17xx work differently (I tested a 2400 but can't remember exactly how it was - I was thinking it was a push button). On my 2300 you actually turn the ignition CCW from Off to operate the GPs, then go CW back past Off and Run to crank the starter.

 

[bakerg]

I know it wasn't a push button on mine, pretty sure it was turn key to right for glow plugs, all the way right to start. That was the reason for the light.

 

[ray66v]

The early 2300 series, gives no indication whatsoever, when you rotate the ignition switch counterclockwise, to activate the glow plugs.

The glow plug light tells you they are energized, and verifys there is power to operate them.

 

[Pixguy]

I know it wasn't a push button on mine, pretty sure it was turn key to right for glow plugs, all the way right to start. That was the reason for the light.

The 2400 series was that way and that's how I start it every time although I have no light, just the rattling of the glow plugs being heated. (if I understand them correctly)

 

[piercedtiger]

I added a few things to my 2600.
-3 chain hooks to the bucket
-forward facing 20" LED bar with 2 rear facing 4" LED pod lights on the ROPS
-forks made from 4x4 posts
-quick hitch from Harbor Freight
-rear tires loaded with 10 gal of washer fluid, about 80 lbs each (local rimguard dealer wanted $250 for all 4 after taking the tires to them, washer fluid was $40)
-wooden bucket expander for light materials, soon to be replaced with a custom bucket (5ft wide, 33" deep, 25" high with an expanded metal top) for snow, compost, barn clean out, leaf gathering
-upping hydraulic pressure to 2100 or 2200 PSI thanks to this thread: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/.../350009-how-adjust-pressure-relief-valve.html