mike69mackman Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 Howdy guys and gals. Been a while since i’ve been on. Started a project which is turning into a small nightmare. Working on a speedex 1240 garden tractor for a family aquaintance. Their father had liquid calcium in the tires and now after sitting 30 plus years some gas leaked out. Had the whole ness dismounted from the wheels and the wheels sandblasted. Back wheels have some pitting but are salvageable. The front wheels however are swiss cheese. Looking for a set of those wheels. Tried everywhere including Jensales in minnesota no luck. Hoping you fellas can help me out or give me some guidance. This tractor has a lot of sentimental value to the family so restoring it is a priority, thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOBWhite Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 Why they put calcium in such a small garden tractor for weight is beyond me. Anyways Its probably a 5 lug rim on the back isn't it? those are probably easier to find than the front. The front might require some fabrication of a good rim or maybe another brand used the same rim or you could put on steels if you could find a small set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 Can the outer rim of the same size be welded to the existing centers It wont have to be real flash as it is only a a tractor and slow speed Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted June 1, 2022 Author Share Posted June 1, 2022 Just now, mrsmackpaul said: Can the outer rim of the same size be welded to the existing centers It wont have to be real flash as it is only a a tractor and slow speed Paul No,the front wheels are complete swiss cheese throughout. The back ones are salvageable. I may have to find a company that can reproduce them. $$$$$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 any pictures or tire/wheel sizes. i HAD 50-60 two wheel garden tractors up till auction 2011 . i know one of the tractor buyers; don't know if he still has them or parts . tractors from the '20's- newest was a 1949 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70mackMB Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 Hey l just went on "Duckduckgo" looking for Speedex tractor parts. Found several sites that might be able to help you out. .....Hippy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted June 2, 2022 Author Share Posted June 2, 2022 10 hours ago, mechohaulic said: any pictures or tire/wheel sizes. i HAD 50-60 two wheel garden tractors up till auction 2011 . i know one of the tractor buyers; don't know if he still has them or parts . tractors from the '20's- newest was a 1949 I will get a few pics and post later. Do you have contact info for this person? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 (edited) Sounds like fun best of luck I don’t have a clue how to help you but I’m sure you’ll find what you need.. I know thier out there … I used to work with the calcium way back in the early 70s .. bob Edited June 2, 2022 by mowerman Misspelled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quickfarms Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 Based on the pictures on line and the manual I found they look like normal garden tractor wheels and tires of the era. Can you post the following information tire size spindle diameter and width they look like the case, ingersol, wheels I am familiar with 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mike69mackman Posted June 2, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2022 14 hours ago, 70mackMB said: Hey l just went on "Duckduckgo" looking for Speedex tractor parts. Found several sites that might be able to help you out. .....Hippy Thank you for your suggestion, it helped me locate a set in western pa. I will go get them on saturday morning. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted June 2, 2022 Author Share Posted June 2, 2022 Thanks for all your help and suggestions . Y’all came through again. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted June 2, 2022 Author Share Posted June 2, 2022 8 minutes ago, Quickfarms said: Based on the pictures on line and the manual I found they look like normal garden tractor wheels and tires of the era. Can you post the following information tire size spindle diameter and width they look like the case, ingersol, wheels I am familiar with Unfortunately these are model specific. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted June 2, 2022 Author Share Posted June 2, 2022 6 hours ago, Quickfarms said: Based on the pictures on line and the manual I found they look like normal garden tractor wheels and tires of the era. Can you post the following information tire size spindle diameter and width they look like the case, ingersol, wheels I am familiar with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 Find as close as the same diameter and profile and cut patch sections out and repair Sorry thats the best help I can offer Paul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quickfarms Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 It looks like a standard 8 x 5 3/8” rim for a 16” lawn tractor front tire What is the spindle diameter and length and is it centered or offset in the rim 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted June 4, 2022 Author Share Posted June 4, 2022 On 6/2/2022 at 11:44 PM, Quickfarms said: It looks like a standard 8 x 5 3/8” rim for a 16” lawn tractor front tire What is the spindle diameter and length and is it centered or offset in the rim Offset in the rim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 I missed the part of front wheels; sorry. i'm thinking rear with stud holes. fronts are easier. shouldn't be quite as difficult to find or adapt a set. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted July 4, 2022 Author Share Posted July 4, 2022 Now that the tire and wheel debacle is resolved, i’ve been slowly working on the mechanicals. Carb rebuild, fuel tank cleaning, new fuel line with filter. Pulled the head over the weekend and cleaned the top end and head up. Removed a mouse mansion. Waiting on the correct headgasket kit. Still have points to install and flush out the fuel pump. Got the choke and throttle cables freed up and cleaned and painted the battery mount. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mike69mackman Posted July 4, 2022 Author Share Posted July 4, 2022 On 6/4/2022 at 5:55 PM, mechohaulic said: I missed the part of front wheels; sorry. i'm thinking rear with stud holes. fronts are easier. shouldn't be quite as difficult to find or adapt a set. Unfortunately front wheels for a 1240 are model specific which is what created the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 units looking real good. i miss the old walk-behinds i had. suppose to go look at some 60 + yr old " inventory " in a barn this coming friday/saturday. trying not to get my hopes up. might even be an ole mack in there ; doubt it. would have been this week-end. holiday changed things. it's an "addiction" LOL; catch the fever you can't stop. some have iron poor blood and those such as myself have old iron in my blood. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOBWhite Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Those newer carbs that Kohler uses are POS in my opinion. I couldn't ever get them to run very good but they are very cheep, $12 on amazon for a new one. I don't have very good luck with carbs anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 (edited) Right on man thanks for sharing all that is right up my alley that sucker looks like it’s been sitting a long long time congratulations on your achievements still can’t quite figure out what the problem was with the wheels they don’t look any different than I see you for sale under mini bikes and go karts best of luck let’s get her done … bob Edited July 9, 2022 by mowerman Misspelled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 (edited) I’ve got a Montgomery Ward Lawn tractor 10 horse Briggs & Stratton I am planning on doing the same thing restoration sometimes the wheels of progress turn mighty slow bought it 20 years ago got all the parts about five years ago and it’s still sitting outside too many honey doos always come first and there’s no end to them gruuuuuuuuhhhhh Edited July 9, 2022 by mowerman Misspelled 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 On 7/4/2022 at 6:21 PM, mechohaulic said: units looking real good. i miss the old walk-behinds i had. suppose to go look at some 60 + yr old " inventory " in a barn this coming friday/saturday. trying not to get my hopes up. might even be an ole mack in there ; doubt it. would have been this week-end. holiday changed things. it's an "addiction" LOL; catch the fever you can't stop. some have iron poor blood and those such as myself have old iron in my blood. I have two eggbeater mowers I have not even seen one in 40 years other than the two I have of course they both need attention good luck on the barn goodies … bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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