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Commitments And Contingencies (Schedule Of Settlement And Defense Costs) (Detail) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2014 Asbestos Commitments and Contingencies | Mar. 31, 2013 Asbestos Commitments and Contingencies | Dec. 31, 2013 Asbestos Commitments and Contingencies | Jul. 31, 2013 Holdsworth [Member] Asbestos Commitments and Contingencies
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Jury Verdict Total |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 3,100,000
Settlement / indemnity costs incurred (1) |  |  | 7,700,000 | [1] | 6,800,000 | [1] | 31,600,000 |
Defense costs incurred (1) |  |  | 12,900,000 | [1] | 13,700,000 | [1] | 59,100,000 |
Total costs incurred |  |  | 20,500,000 |  | 20,500,000 |  | 90,800,000 |
Settlement / indemnity payments |  |  | 6,700,000 |  | 9,600,000 |  | 37,800,000 |
Payments For Asbestos Related Defense And Related Fees Costs |  |  | 11,400,000 |  | 13,000,000 |  | 59,500,000 |
Insurance receipts |  |  | 5,200,000 |  | 12,100,000 |  | 34,500,000 |
Pre-tax cash payments | $ 12,925,000 | $ 10,493,000 | $ 12,900,000 |  | $ 10,500,000 |  | $ 62,800,000 |
[1] | Before insurance recoveries and tax effects.

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