Just bought an 85 BJ60 with a surprisingly good body.
However, the round tubing crossmember between the frame sides above the rear axle that the shocks are bolted to, has broken off. (rust) I will be welding in a new section, my question is...does it have to be round stock? or can it be anything with some strength such as channel iron? I don't assume that it is absolutly critical if the shocks arn't mounted in the persice location as they were from the factory.
Also, I want to reinforce the frame in the usual rot areas below the rear doors. any good aproach to doing this? I was planning on cutting some patches out of 3/8 plate and welding them on in "stiches" so I don't overheat any part of the frame.
Another question....are the Injection pumps lubricated by engine oil on the B series motors? I noticed that the alternators are.
However, the round tubing crossmember between the frame sides above the rear axle that the shocks are bolted to, has broken off. (rust) I will be welding in a new section, my question is...does it have to be round stock? or can it be anything with some strength such as channel iron? I don't assume that it is absolutly critical if the shocks arn't mounted in the persice location as they were from the factory.
Also, I want to reinforce the frame in the usual rot areas below the rear doors. any good aproach to doing this? I was planning on cutting some patches out of 3/8 plate and welding them on in "stiches" so I don't overheat any part of the frame.
Another question....are the Injection pumps lubricated by engine oil on the B series motors? I noticed that the alternators are.