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The serial number may have been on the sales slip. Long gone although I remember seeing that document a few year ago and was amazed at the price we paid compared to equipment today. One thing that led to my confusion is that I thought the hydraulic assist steering didn't come along until the 350B. T...

Wow! Thanks. I've been misled since 1973 when we bought the machine used from a dealer.

Around 1978 the dozer caught fire and was rebuilt by the dealer. Is it possible the seat frame was replaced from old stock? (I know that is a stretch).

I've been trying to find the year of my old 350B. ID numbers I have on the tad located on the seat mount are T4F3D and 066244T. Engine is stamped with T26935.

Thanks LeonardL. The reason for changing the throwout bearing and bearing carrier and sleeve was due to the bearing being seized and no movement on the sleeve. With those parts now free to move my concern now is the same as you mentioned that the carrier bearing is now depressing the clutch fingers....

Thanks Jim. I know I will be tearing this machine down again. When I do I will be buying new clutch fibers and metals. Although the replacements I used were miked the same as the disks in there.

Still interesting that adjustment and initial operation was as expected.

So, the left side quite driving. I been using this machine since 1973. Knowing the brake band needed resurfacing, I put the machine back in the shop dropped the track and proceeded to remove the final drive. Had brake band relined. Replaced throwout bearing. Replaced bearing carrier and sleeve. Clea...