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Found this on the side of the road, free for the road taking.
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That's a cool find!
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Po "said" was running year and half ago. Still turns over. Supposedly the seals in the pump started to leak. He attempted to repair but lost time and interest.
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That's a cool find!
Soon as I saw the three point, I had to grab it.
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I'd say I'm now bit by the gt bug. I have three Craftsman gts, 2 hydros, 1 6 speed. 1Cub Cadet. HDS2185, 1 John Deere 265, now this Speedex. Wife now thinks I've flipped my lid. Lol.
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I mean, I wouldn't have passed that up for free even though I've never seen one of those before.
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I would have grabbed that as well, that is more of a Rare tractor, especially with the 3pt hitch. Hydro pumps can be fixed or replaced.
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I mean, I wouldn't have passed that up for free even though I've never seen one of those before.
Speedex's kinda rare in my area. This is the first one I've seen. Anyone got any info on this one.
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Po "said" was running year and half ago. Still turns over. Supposedly the seals in the pump started to leak. He attempted to repair but lost time and interest.
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Speedex | The Source for Speedex Tractor Parts and Information › 1...PDF

Model 1622 - Speedex

Speedex. Owner and Parts. Manual for. Model 1622. Hydrostatic Tractor. Speedex Tractor Company.

Lot of information online.



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Speedex | The Source for Speedex Tractor Parts and Information › 1...PDF

Model 1622 - Speedex

Speedex. Owner and Parts. Manual for. Model 1622. Hydrostatic Tractor. Speedex Tractor Company.

Lot of information online.



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Speedex | The Source for Speedex Tractor Parts and Information › 1...PDF

Model 1622 - Speedex

Speedex. Owner and Parts. Manual for. Model 1622. Hydrostatic Tractor. Speedex Tractor Company.

Lot of information online.



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Sorry FD didn't mean to do extra replies or quotes. But I have spent all day today and half the night last night trying to find any info or where to get parts for this rig. I have downloaded a owners manual and parts list for this tractor. I haven't looked at the numbers from the Briggs, but I think it is from the early 80's. I've emailed 2 different sites for info. but have not gotten any word back yet. At this point kinda discouraged. If I can't get parts for the pump or a "new" pump, not going to be good for it unless someone wants it for a parts tractor. Most likely why PO got rid of it.
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Eaton 11? Alot of old garden tractors used that pump but some rotated Counter Clockwise and some Clockwise. I have heard that you can just swap over the front charge pump and make either one work but I can not confirm it.

I would keep an eye out for an old Hydro Gilson/Montgomery Wards tractor. They use the exact same transmission and pump in them and they made quite of few of them. A few of them always pop up forsale on Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist fairly cheap. Don't be afraid to get one with a damaged input shaft since you have parts that you can use. To bad that the pump looks like it was taken apart and left outside. It could possibly be cleaned up and rebuilt if it doesn't have any rust pitting but I wouldn't take a chance on it.

This would be a good parts tractor for your Speedex. He says he has the engine for it as well but this one had an Opposed twin Briggs in it. $150obo Log into Facebook

Here is 1 being parted out. He wants $100 for the transmission.
I bet if you ask him he would probably sell you the pump and ship it. Here is his web site with his contact info. www.davestractors.net
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Speedex | The Source for Speedex Tractor Parts and Information › 1...PDF

Model 1622 - Speedex

Speedex. Owner and Parts. Manual for. Model 1622. Hydrostatic Tractor. Speedex Tractor Company.

Lot of information online.



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speedex.com

Speedex | The Source for Speedex Tractor Parts and Information › 1...PDF

Model 1622 - Speedex

Speedex. Owner and Parts. Manual for. Model 1622. Hydrostatic Tractor. Speedex Tractor Company.

Lot of information online.



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Eaton 11? Alot of old garden tractors used that pump but some rotated Counter Clockwise and some Clockwise. I have heard that you can just swap over the front charge pump and make either one work but I can not confirm it.

I would keep an eye out for an old Hydro Gilson/Montgomery Wards tractor. They use the exact same transmission and pump in them and they made quite of few of them. A few of them always pop up forsale on Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist fairly cheap. Don't be afraid to get one with a damaged input shaft since you have parts that you can use. To bad that the pump looks like it was taken apart and left outside. It could possibly be cleaned up and rebuilt if it doesn't have any rust pitting but I wouldn't take a chance on it.

This would be a good parts tractor for your Speedex. He says he has the engine for it as well but this one had an Opposed twin Briggs in it. $150obo Log into Facebook

Here is 1 being parted out. He wants $100 for the transmission.
I bet if you ask him he would probably sell you the pump and ship it. Here is his web site with his contact info. www.davestractors.net
Thanks for the links Eric. Will check on it tomorrow
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Speedex tractors were made in Ravenna Ohio with a short run in Armstrong county PA shortly before the business vanished for good. The dealer network seems to have been primarily local so they're most concentrated in northeast Ohio and western PA.

You won't find new parts other than for components (engines, transmissions) that they bought rather than made. There is a moderately active facebook group with a couple guys that deal in used parts. Speedex Tractors | Facebook
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Speedex tractors were made in Ravenna Ohio with a short run in Armstrong county PA shortly before the business vanished for good. The dealer network seems to have been primarily local so they're most concentrated in northeast Ohio and western PA.

You won't find new parts other than for components (engines, transmissions) that they bought rather than made. There is a moderately active facebook group with a couple guys that deal in used parts. Speedex Tractors | Facebook
Thanks MiCarl, I'll be checking them out also.
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I got a hold of Scott at almost heaven lawn and garden tractor bone yard in Indiana. They have a couple of Speedex's out there. But from what he said they are the 1630 1632?. As they are both manual transmission. But he also said to send pics of my pump to him and he could give me a better idea of what else will work. You are correct on the condition of my pump Eric. My pump not a good idea to try rebuilding this one. Most internal parts are quite rusted. I'm thinking getting another tractor with the right pump and transaxle at this point. Not ready to give up on this rig yet.
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They aren't the best to deal with. Look up Brandon Bailey and Derek England on the FB group. They know speedexs and are good to work with.
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Speedex tractors were made in Ravenna Ohio with a short run in Armstrong county PA shortly before the business vanished for good. The dealer network seems to have been primarily local so they're most concentrated in northeast Ohio and western PA.

You won't find new parts other than for components (engines, transmissions) that they bought rather than made. There is a moderately active facebook group with a couple guys that deal in used parts. Speedex Tractors | Facebook
Ravenna Speedex ran from 1938-1994 and the 1st 4 wheel tractor came out in 1939 with the Model B which was the 1st 4 wheeled Garden Tractor produced in the USA.

Armstrong Tractor Company bought out Speedex in 94? and made approximately 350 Speedex branded tractors in Armstrong Pa before they renamed the brand to Strongland Tractors. Strongland branded tractors were made in a short run between 94-97 before they ran into some sort of Legal issues.

In 1997, Speedex Tractor Company was acquired by Trans Tech International of Bolivar, Ohio. The last USA Made Speedex tractor was made in 1999 when the Speedex Tractor company introduced the Model 2032. Only a handful of 2032's were ever produced. The Speedex Tractor company is still in existence but, tractors are no longer in production.
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Eric, it is an Eaton 1100 spec 029 B28A CCW pump. Got a hold of Dave at the link you gave. He's looking to see if the pump from his Montgomery Wards tractor is the same. Tried starting the ole 16hp Briggs today, no go. No spark, condenser corroded and rust at the bottom of the points cover. Ordered a Brigg's 398811 coil, doing away with the points. Cranks over good, and the electric PTO clutch still works! Got a lot to do on this rig. Someone swapped the key switch with one from a Honda and added a starter solenoid. So got some wiring to figure out. The control valve for the hydraulic lift is stuck. This thing spent a lot of time outside, got to free up every thing that rotates, pivots, or is suppose move is froze. But hey the tires hold air!
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