Ok, I've got my 600. I also have a few extra parts. The dilemma is
should I keep them or sell them?
Here is a list of the parts I have;
Crank Case Covers (drivers side and passenger side)
Clutch cover
Working Starter (I tested it)
Whole top half of motor
Cylenders
Valve body (with valves still in it)
Cam & rocker arm body
Distributor housing
Cenrifugal advance
Points carousel (with points & condensor on it)
Valve cover
Shifter arm
Should I keep them or sell them to someone who might need them? I am
going to need money to help in the restoration of my 600. That is why
I am at a loss as to what to do. What are the parts worth? Most of
them are in need of some minor to major cleaning. The cylenders need
to be atleast honed out. I have no idea what the bore is. The valves
are in need of a major cleaning.
Someone let me know....
David
spare parts
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dealadayray
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Re: spare parts
Hi David;
I think I am hearing two questions, First is if your parts are worth
anything? Second is will you need them in your restoration? The best way
you will find out if your parts are any good is to know what the engine was
like they came off of. If the cases are in good condition and you have not
rebuilt your engine then I would say keep everything until your car is
running. Or at least as many parts as your wife will let you keep. I am
lucky, my wife as a similar affliction with cooking, and I believe she still
has the first set of pots and pans she received as a wedding present 31
years ago. So I am allowed to have considerable stowage for car parts, and
not just Honda 600 Cars. I also find that it is easier to swap parts than
purchasing them. As to the engine cases, I always try to have the same
numbers match on the car. And often as not your car was worked on in your
area or the previous owner replaced the engine and kept the original cases
just to support the "Do All the Numbers Match" question. If they do, it
helps when it's time to sell, even if it's to purchase another Honda 600.
So the short answer is keep your parts until your car is finished or
you are sure you will not need them.
Bill
I think I am hearing two questions, First is if your parts are worth
anything? Second is will you need them in your restoration? The best way
you will find out if your parts are any good is to know what the engine was
like they came off of. If the cases are in good condition and you have not
rebuilt your engine then I would say keep everything until your car is
running. Or at least as many parts as your wife will let you keep. I am
lucky, my wife as a similar affliction with cooking, and I believe she still
has the first set of pots and pans she received as a wedding present 31
years ago. So I am allowed to have considerable stowage for car parts, and
not just Honda 600 Cars. I also find that it is easier to swap parts than
purchasing them. As to the engine cases, I always try to have the same
numbers match on the car. And often as not your car was worked on in your
area or the previous owner replaced the engine and kept the original cases
just to support the "Do All the Numbers Match" question. If they do, it
helps when it's time to sell, even if it's to purchase another Honda 600.
So the short answer is keep your parts until your car is finished or
you are sure you will not need them.
Bill