Engine swap possibility

[2manywings]

I've got a '76 GL1000 that had a run-in with a truck and sustained some terminal engine damage. I also have an '83 with a twisted frame, but a good engine. So my question is... How much of a job is it to put that "83 engine in the "76 frame? And what sort of changes will need to be performed electrically etc. ? or if someone can direct me to an already written article. Thanks in advance for the help!

[sfruechte]

The 1100 ignition will interfere with the 1000 frame but it can be done with modification.

[Fred Camper]

Yes, just keep that donor engine handy when you find issues, certainly there may be some helpful parts on that damaged engine.

[RBGERSON]

It requires a little grinning on the frame were the 1100 electronic ignition is or moving/adjusting the mount points forward a bit..so the whole engine sits forward a tab.