Topic: Reviving a 77 550f

[catzor]

I've decided to make my brother's old 550f roadworthy again. I'm not sure how far I want to take the restoration, but I know it needs a new motor to run. What should I look for as far as a used engine goes? Will an engine from a K model work? I've got a line on a supposedly good one(12k miles, ran when parted out) for $200, but I have no idea what the going rate is, Does this price sound fair?

I'm sure I'll have a lot more questions as I continue the process, but this site has already been a tremendous help. Thanks to everyone!

Zach

*Oops wrong forum! Mods, feel free to move to the correct forum.

[fergie]

That price seems fair. They all say that it ran well when parked though.

[Stev-o]

Yes, the motor is the same but the carbs and exhaust are differant. That may make a differance when you are trying to tune it, depending on what exhaust you use.

How 'bout some pics?