IndianaMatt 34 #1 Posted June 10, 2014 Well, i got the 417 in the work shop tonight. I started to really look her over for the first time... It is really rough. It needs tons of work and I do not know where to start. I was originally going to start by tearing down the KT17 but after thinking about it I have changed my mind. I think I will start with body work and such, the reason being is that if I get her looking good I will be more motovated to finish it. I will include some pictures later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,126 #2 Posted June 10, 2014 Is that KT running now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,155 #3 Posted June 10, 2014 I've done the same thing a few times save the engine for last Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IndianaMatt 34 #4 Posted June 10, 2014 slammer I agree besides I think that KT17 is going to be expensive. AMC no its not running it is missing some parts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,155 #5 Posted June 10, 2014 I would say yes it is if it does not smoke it may just need some cleaning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,126 #6 Posted June 10, 2014 What's it need? Lot's of parts for it... out there on Ebay. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IndianaMatt 34 #7 Posted June 10, 2014 oh the KT was initially frozen. I pulled plugs and poured in some blaster 2 days later she turned right over. It is missing air cleaner, coil, coil wiring, plug wires, and some odds and ends. She needs LOTS of work. The guy that let this thing get this way should be shot. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,168 #8 Posted June 10, 2014 I like your thinking -- these projects can really open a can of worms sometimes, getting several pieces cleaned up and painted would be good incentive to continue. By the way, a Kohler coil could be one of the items that could throw a shock at you - expensive! --- but, check out the coils for a Harley (the motorcycle) I'm running a $20 on my KT17 now. And when I couldnt find single plug wires, I noticed at the scrap yard I frequent that MANY of the cars/trucks scrapped were old enough to have the old style plug wires, so I grabbed a handful, no charge -- (the guy says "if it aint metal, we dont charge for it!") 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IndianaMatt 34 #9 Posted June 11, 2014 I have been looking at ignition parts on Kirk Engines Inc. They have some aftermarket coils and stuff for the KT engines. Im thinking if Im going to put money into it I may as well go high performance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IndianaMatt 34 #10 Posted June 11, 2014 I really need some pictures of a 417 perticuarly the KT17. Hard to know what its supposed to look like with out having ever seen one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackC 617 #12 Posted June 11, 2014 Here are a few from my 1986 417A with the KT17 Series II. The air cleaner has been removed but the rest is all there. The service manual and parts websites would help also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IndianaMatt 34 #13 Posted June 12, 2014 thanks for the pics..... So thats where the coil gos lol... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IndianaMatt 34 #14 Posted June 12, 2014 thanks for the pics..... So thats where the coil gos lol... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
