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Originally Posted by DanS HJ-45
The frame has had some *interesting* work done near the rear axle. Looks to me like someone overloaded it and cracked the frame right over the axle. They also welded on some pretty impressive patches. But the patches might just be there to prevent the frame from cracking--I'll take them off just to see what I have going on in there. The frame is, however, straight and true.
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Hi Dan-
99.9% of all the pickup in central america have this patch. It's located at the back of the frame where it curves up and back down (above the rear wheel).... It's one of the reasons I have such a tough time finding good vehicles in Central America... I would grind off the current patch and put a new one on... my $0.02
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Originally Posted by DanS HJ-45
The engine is pretty clean. And it will kick over on ether, but past that is anybody's guess. I suspect it's an EDIC or fuel pump problem, but because of all the other work to get it roadworthy, and some other projects right now, I'm pacing myself to not tinker with it too much at the moment (which is NOT easy to do). I don't really mind rebuilding it, and I might think about repowering it with a 2H or possibly 12HT, but I might very well leave it as is. I'm not exactly concerned with having tons of power or going fast.
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Are you sure it has an edic motor? Do you know what one looks like (not trying to be a jerk, just trying to help you trouble shoot). A number of the rigs in that region didn't have them... (EDIT) Looking at the pictures closer, looks like it does have one...
Welcome to MUD! You bought a standard Central American vehicle. You will learn more about cruisers, fixing this one up, then you would ever want to.
I can't wait to see your build!