1965 JD350 with sloppy 6 way blade

[Tonybain42]

I have a 1965 JD350 with 6 way blade, I'm guessing a 6300, I can't find any numbering on it. The blade is very sloppy and I want to correct that. I can find bushings for JD450 dozers from places but can't find anything for the 350s. Anyone know where I can get bushings from? I have the option to just take it all apart them machine bushings from a lathe, but I would rather not have to spend the time it would take to do that and the cost of the material would be quite expensive. Thanks for any suggestions.

[Jim B]

Below is a link to the 6300 Bulldozer parts catalog. Try using the part numbers you are looking for in your search, if you haven't.

https://partscatalog.deere.com/jdrc/nav ... ment/61547

[Stan Disbrow]

Hi,

I did this on my 68 outside blade back in 90-91. Just made bushings as there wasn't a source for such then. Maybe there is now, but I rather doubt it.

Stan

[Lavoy]

Bushings will be expensive regardless of made or purchased, but guessing most will be obsolete. Likely the pins will be worn too. Bushings for the cylinder ends might still be available, I just got some for a much older blade.
Lavoy

[Stan Disbrow]

Hi,

In my case, I had differential wear across the pins and bushings. From how that blade was used the most. So I had to custom bore the holes and so custom make each bushing. Same with the pin wear. Dress each and wind up with size differences there as well. The end result was worth the effort, though.

Stan