Oldskool 6,640 #1 Posted January 27, 2020 I brought this little guy home because he looked alittle sad sitting where he was. It is a big project for sure. Isn't that where all the fun is thou? 4 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,266 #2 Posted January 27, 2020 Some front wheels. Maybe an engine. Easy fix. 15-20 minutes max. Do you have any specific formula or plans for this rig? 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,502 #3 Posted January 27, 2020 Looks like a fun project. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,640 #4 Posted January 27, 2020 4 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Some front wheels. Maybe an engine. Easy fix. 15-20 minutes max. At the moment I'm trying to figure out why the trans locks up after it rolls 12". It rolls in neutral but when it goes in gear and you turn the drive pulley it locks up. Other than that I believe I have some front rims and tires and maybe a Briggs to go on it 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,763 #5 Posted January 27, 2020 Saving a Speedex in any shape is always a good thing! 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herder 2,354 #6 Posted January 27, 2020 Every tractor needs a good home, glad she's found one. I am no expert on Speedex tractors but I am seeing a giant single cylinder engine skinny fronts tires and some big meats on the back. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildman 205 #7 Posted January 27, 2020 NIce score on the Speedex 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,640 #8 Posted January 27, 2020 There will be updates later tonight. Made some progress this afternoon. Hope the purists don't get mad at me. I had to drill 2 new holes and used a newer Briggs 8hp 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,266 #9 Posted January 27, 2020 1 minute ago, Oldskool said: There will be updates later tonight. Made some progress this afternoon. Hope the purists don't get mad at me. I had to drill 2 new holes and used a newer Briggs 8hp I think most would let it slide... 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,349 #10 Posted January 27, 2020 I'm in the camp that says whatever it takes to make it live again 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Razorback 1,035 #11 Posted January 27, 2020 One of many things I like of Speedex: simple designs, easy to fix or modify. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,640 #12 Posted January 28, 2020 Well I managed to scrounge up some stuff for the Speedex today with everything else going on. Front wheels are on but still need to make some bushings for them. Figured I would put a different seat on too. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,640 #13 Posted January 28, 2020 Engine is mounted and new hood hinges. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,640 #14 Posted January 28, 2020 The pulley I used was like the one on the tire. Turned it down a bit. I think it will work just fine. Gotta use what comes along to keep the cost down. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,266 #15 Posted January 28, 2020 3 minutes ago, Oldskool said: The pulley I used was like the one on the tire. Turned it down a bit. I think it will work just fine. Gotta use what comes along to keep the cost down. Well done. Trina and I are big believers in Use What Ya Have 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,640 #16 Posted January 28, 2020 Had to swap the choke butterfly out for one that would work with a cable. Also rerouted the muffler a bit. Still have to come up with something for an air cleaner 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,640 #17 Posted January 28, 2020 @ebinmaine Here is some more of that high tech metal bending. Had time to bend up a belt guard before calling it quits 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,266 #18 Posted January 28, 2020 2 minutes ago, Oldskool said: belt guard Is this a similar system to a Wheelhorse? Belt GUARD is the belt GUIDE as well? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,640 #19 Posted January 28, 2020 6 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Is this a similar system to a Wheelhorse? Belt GUARD is the belt GUIDE as well? HAHA Ya got me. I'm just winging it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,266 #20 Posted January 28, 2020 2 minutes ago, Oldskool said: HAHA Ya got me. I'm just winging it Wing-it mode. Another of our favorites!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,640 #21 Posted January 28, 2020 Starting to look like something now. Should have belts by Wed. Then maybe a ride 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,266 #22 Posted January 28, 2020 Super. Figure out the transmission? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,640 #23 Posted January 28, 2020 Just now, ebinmaine said: Super. Figure out the transmission? Yup. I ended up pulling the shifter. Somewhere along the way someone had it out for some reason and put it back in wrong. One of the tell tail signs was 3 different types of bolts holding it in place 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,266 #24 Posted January 28, 2020 Ayuh.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Razorback 1,035 #25 Posted January 28, 2020 Glad to hear the transmission was an easy fix! And all the other stuff..... you do nice work! When I get a minute, I am going to look at my Speedex 1631 or maybe just a parts diagram to see if the belt guard is also a belt guide..... I think it is. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
