How to find tractor serial numbers: TractorData.com lists tractor serial numbers under the individual model. Use the menu at the left to select your tractor manufacturer and model, the serial number list will be on the tractor's data page. How to read a tractor serial number list: Tractor serial number lists nearly always show the first tractor built in each year. The other tractors for that year will have successively higher numbers. Your serial number should lie between two of the stated numbers.

How to find tractor serial numbers: TractorData.com lists tractor serial numbers under the individual model. Use the menu at the left to select your tractor manufacturer and. Speedex Serial Number. I don't know what MODEL Speedex you have, but here is what I know about my 1979 Model 1631 Speedex Serial Number. There are actually (2) numbers located on.

That is the iginition coil & the two wires run into the breaker points & condenser mounted under the flywheel. The magnets in the flywheel passing the coil create the magnito & energise the coil. Sandpaper the magnet surface on the flywheel and you will get the spark back! The white wire looks like it goes to the shutoff on the carb that grounds out the ignition when the throttle is closed all the way. The model & serial number on the housing contain the information needed to get a replacement engine. Getting the flywheel off is not too difficult, it's just pressed on. First, if there is nut on the end (of the crankshaft) loosen it to where it covers the end of the shaft (this will protect the threads and the end of the shaft).

Tons of places on line sell parts. Mower shops are in the business to fix engines not give advice.

Your serial number should lie between two of the stated numbers. Example serial number list: Year Number 1980 501 1981 879.

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Hp laserjet p2055dn. In 1960, a mowing deck with its own Engine was manufactured for the S-Series. This model attached to the front of the tractor and made the S-Series the first Four Wheel Riding Lawn Mower in America. The models S-14, S-17, S-18, S-19, S-23, S-24, and S-32 were to be produced throughout the years. The model number of the tractor initially begin directly corresponding to the model number of the Briggs and Stratton engines that were being used on the tractors. In 1968, Kohler gas engines began being available on certain models.

These three dispersed to Ohio and Indiana to form their own companies and develop their own tractors. Harold Pond developed the Speedex line of tractors in Ravenna, Ohio. Harold's brother Elmer and his son Cecil developed the Wheel Horse line of tractors in the South Bend, Indiana area. Harold's brother-in-law Glen Heilman developed the Garden-All line of tractors in Mishawaka, Indiana. Glen was married to Harold's wife's sister. These three, who grew up in Galesburg, Kansas, were responsible for many innovations in the lawn and garden tractor industry.

How is wiring in the new unit different from the original stuff?

Hope this helps with your Speedex Identification.

Caution, don't remember for sure but that nut might be lefthand threads to keep it from working loose under engine vibration! Once you get it loose, take two large screwdrives and wedge them underneath the flywheel opposite each other (180 degrees) for equal pressure. Then, tap the centershaft with a rubber mallet or maybe a brass hammer while prying up with both screwdrivers at the same time. Yes, this takes a 2nd person to help do it all at once. If it still doesn't budge, maybe try tapping not so hard with a real hammer. If it still won't budge, start soaking some penetrating oil down into it and repeat later on.

Speedex tractors are sought after by collectors, and some of them have formed the Speedex Colletors' Club. The older models are sometimes displayed at agricultural events and festivals. References [ ].

The coil needs an 'air gap' as the passing magnetic field makes the electricity without actual contact. As long as this engine has good compression you shouldn't need to replace it. If you can locate a manual it would sort out the mixed (wrong) information you have been given. The armature air is only adjustable up and down. It has nothing to do with timing.

S-Series [ ] The first S-Series tractors were produced starting in 1959 and would be made with the same basic concepts being used until 1974. In 1959, the S-14 and S-23 were made available for purchase. These tractors incorporated the earlier changes from the transmission and axle designs of Harold Pond in 1951. However, a steering wheel and steel hoods were added to these tractors. A full line of accessories had been developed and was carried over to the S-Series.

Also, I'm not certain I have the ignition switched wired correctly. In the photo below, I have the positive battery cable and a red wire that I assume once led to the magneto wired to the location labeled 'battery.' The other black cable (which leads to the starter) is wired to the location labeled 'ignition.' The white wire, which curiously runs to what looks like carburetor linkage on the front of the engine, is wired to the location labeled 'accessory.' This is a universal ignition switch purchased from AutoZone; the original was very corroded and missing its keys.

As a result, Pond developed his own line of transmissions and rear axles for his tractors. In 1949, Pond renamed his company to the Speedex Tractor Company. A name that would carry through with the production of tractors until 2000 when the last Speedex tractor was produced. After the changes were made to the transmissions and axles, Pond began selling the M-23 and M-25.

One is on a stamped tag. That is probably your number #3264. That is a Speedex ID Number, probably for warranty purposes. I do not know the logic of that number.

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Manufacturer Model Avg Asking Price Count Low Asking Price High Asking Price Puller Avg Asking Price Speedex 1622 300.00 1 300 300 0.00 Speedex 1632 900.00 3 800 1000 0.00 Speedex 1832 2400.00 1 2400 2400 0.00 Speedex 24 300.00 1 300 300 0.00 Speedex B 700.00 1 700 700 0.00 Speedex M23 525.00 1 525 525 0.00 Speedex M25 1000.00 1 1000 1000 0.00 Speedex S24 633.33 3 300 800 0.00 Speedex TILLER 475.00 2 450 500 0.00  Most of our stocked parts ship within 24 hours (M-Th). Expedited shipping available, just call! Most prices for parts and manuals are below our competitors. Compare our super low shipping rates!

How to find tractor serial numbers: TractorData.com lists tractor serial numbers under the individual model. Use the menu at the left to select your tractor manufacturer and model, the serial number list will be on the tractor's data page. How to read a tractor serial number list: Tractor serial number lists nearly always show the first tractor built in each year. The other tractors for that year will have successively higher numbers.

All parts can be gotten from a Briggs dealer; do not get aftermasrket parts. Battery went between your legs in front of shifter ( does yours have a 4 speed). 1140 was originally a 11 hp briggs. Magneto ( coil) has to be timed correctly for it to run properly( that is why it is slotted) Make sure you put the replacement on in same position as old one. Since this engine looks old, you may want to replace the breaker points & condenser while the flywheel is off AND get a new key for the flywheel as it is cheap and only a little tweak will throw off the timing.B & S breaker points don't require gapping making them EZ to change -OR- there is an electronic conversion made to eliminate them. Make sure the nut is flush with the end of the shaft and a good rap with a hammer will jar the flywheel loose.If one hit does not pop it loose get a puller.

100-109..1980 110-119..1981 120-129..1982 130-139..1983 140-149..1984 150-159.early.1985 DURING 1985 KOHLER WENT TO A 10 DIGIT NUMBER SYSTEM.THE FIRST 2 NUMBERS CONTAIN THE YEAR. 15.late.1985 16..1986 17..1987 18..1988 19..1989 20..1990 AND SO ON. Copyright © 2003,. All rights reserved.

In addition, other changes were made to the Walk-Behind tractors that were being sold by the company. Pond sold the Speedex Tractor Company in 1957.

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If that doesn't get it off, then you might need a gear puller that bolts to the flywheel to pull it off. Let us know if you get it off. Remove center bolt on flywheel; set piece with 3 small screws aside and replace large nut till it is flush with end of shaft. Using a brass or lead hammer, strike shaft with a good blow; flywheel will loosen. It is on a tapered shaft.

New owners Maury Foote and Jerry Stowe were from other backgrounds but would develop the S-Series line of Speedex Tractors. The S-Series would become the most widely sold models of the Speedex Company and many are still in existence in 2015.

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The Armstrong Tractor Company again started production of Speedex Tractors. This company was based in Armstrong, PA.

I recently inherited an old Speedex 1140 from my grandmother (originally purchased by my grandfather). The tractor is very used, but before it left her house it was still running strong. Now that it's here, however, it won't start. It cranks fine, but it isn't getting any spark. I don't know much about these old machines, or simple lawn equipment in general.

The first 4-digits of the CODE indicates the (year & month) the engine was built. Hope this will help other Speedex owners!

These models were comparable to models being produced by many companies and being sold in hardware and retail stores around America. As a whole, these models were not considered as reliable as the heavier line of tractors that Speedex had been producing. After 1974, The S-Series models were replaced with a Four Digit model system. Models such as the 1430, 1431, 1432, 1630, 1631, and 1632 were produced during the 70's and 80's As the models progressed, a 3-point attachment system would be developed. Older models came with hydraulics for lifting and hydraulic brakes. Production of Speedex tractors continued in the Ravenna, Ohio facility until 1994.

While Harold was working for Shaw he was assigned the territories of Ohio and Pennsylvania. During that time he developed the Speedex walk-behind tractor. In 1935 he founded Speedex Tractor Company and began making a riding tractor called the Model B Speedex. It had tiller steering, Briggs & Stratton Model ZZ air cooled engine, and the tractor utilized a Ford Model A transmission and a Ford model T rear axle which was narrowed to suit the tractor. During this period Harold also developed a larger tractor, the Model FG, Farm and Garden, which used the Ford Model A four cylinder 200 cubic inch engine. In approximately 1948 Henry Ford called Harold and told him that he was competing with his tractor business and Ford would no longer sell them components.

Cliff Heath's 1939 Model B Speedex. • • 325 Plain Road, Hinsdale, New Hampshire 03451 I found the following piece on the Internet and thought some of you might be interested in seeing it, along with some photos of my 1939 Speedex Model B. The Speedex Tractor Corporation was founded in 1935 by Harold Pond, who is considered the developer of the first four wheel riding garden tractor in America. Harold Pond was associated in the late 1920s with Stanley W. Shaw of the Shaw Mfg.

Also, on the other end of the connector, the red wire snakes it way back to the ignition switch, but the white wire is capped off. To what should this white wire be connected? Not that it matters, but do I have the battery mounted in the correct location? This was the only space flat and large enough to place it. I grounded it to the frame and bound it to the seat post with a bungee cord. Where can I find a replacement air filter? This shape/size element is nowhere to be found at my local Lowes / Home Depot / / etc.

Example serial number list: Year Number 1980 501 1981 879.

Company in Galesburg, Kansas, who fabricated walk behind garden tractors and outdoor power equipment from reclaimed motorcycle and automobile parts. Harold Pond, Elmer Pond and Glen Heilman all worked for Shaw at one time.

What others have said will work. Light pry under the edge, Protect the threads and a sharp hard blow should pop it off. There will be two threaded holes close to where the nut came off that are meant for using a puller. This is the best method. Most small engine shops, farm stores and some auto parts stores will sell parts.