[Farmall] 240U question

[Jim Becker]

Parts book shows W10-24, W12-24, W10-28, and W12-28 rims in the conventional
4 lug style.  It also lists W10-24, W10-28, and W12-28 rims in power adjust.
There is also a W12-24 with attached disc.  Checking the front axle, I find
2 versions of the steering knuckle and front axle extension.  One each is
described as "with increased clearance axle).  The only front wheel listed
is the 4.25KA-16DC.  This parts book was revised to 6/60.

I haven't been around enough 240Us to know what tire sizes were common

Jim Becker        jim.becker at verizon.net

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lane Freeman" <lmfree at ptd.net>
To: "farmall list" <farmall at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Sunday, June 06, 2004 6:10 PM
Subject: [Farmall] 240U question


> I was working on two of my 240 U's today and noticed one was considerably
> higher than the other.  Everything looked to be the same but on closer
> examination I noticed the front spindles on the taller tractor were about
4
> inches longer and then upon looking at the rear tires I noticed they were
> 28's instead of 24's.  I then checked all the other 240U's and they all
have
> the shorter spindles and 24 inch rears.   I  the 240 series I was only
aware
> of the 240 RowCrop and the standard 240U.  Can anyone help ID the taller
> 240U?  If this is any help, the tractor was yellow in a previous life as
can
> be seen under the faded peeling red paint.
>
>
> Lane Freeman
> New Tripoli, PA