2000 sheet metal

If there is a piece which goes there, does anyone know of a source where I could find a replacement?

Also, I need a used power steering actuator cylinder assembly for the 2000. Prices for new ones are astronomical...

Got parts book out, looks like there are FOUR pieces of sheet metal that go around the shafts for the steering gear arms. Two large ones at rear going up to the instrument cowel. (C5NN16N561B on left & D2NN16N558D on right) And two smaller ones to the front. (D5NN3N785A on left & C5NN16N557A on right) All numbers are for 2000/3000 wo/SOS. The 4000 and 3500 only have the rear panels - different than those on 2000/3000.

Chesk those part nos. AT your dealer - I am prone to make typos!! :-)

I can't remember seeing a thousand series with those panels on. They really serve no purpose except to make hiding places for mice! :-)

Now that I think about it, I probably got those panels a long time ago when I was "fixing up" my 3000. It now has become my work horse. I've torn off both lights bush hogging, and inflicted several other "battle scars". It is dirty all over, etc. so those panels may never get put on. I need and old nag draft horse not a thoroughbred riding horse. :-)

HTH
Larry

Thanks for your effort in researching #'s. I'll check w/ the local FNH to see if they still stock them.

I've just bought this '71 2000 diesel and am in the process of correcting fudged repairs, mis-wired cold start aid, one rear tire filled w/ calcium chloride (leaking from stem), tach/proof not working due to an incorrect generator, steering column upper oil seal leaking. Well, generally all the usual projects which come with a used treasure. You know the drill.

That being said, I have been looking for exactly this model for a number of years. I found this one located within an hour of here, so I jumped. The only tests I did before handing over the check were: cold starting engine with air temp at 34F and load testing the hydraulic lift system. Those are the BIG money areas. Engine fired up eagerly and hydraulics were fine.

So here I am now, looking for obscure pieces of sheet metal.

Jim.