Swapping engines for Dummies, flywheel question & thermostat coil question Options

[computers4kids]

1. I should know the answer to this...but I don't.

Pulling my 1.8 FI motor which only has 300 miles on a new 6 spring clutch and resurfaced flywheel.

I have a 2ltr going in. Can I use the 1.8 flywheel (on the my 2ltr transplant as is (I know the clutches are the same)?

Wasn't too sure if the flywheels are balanced to the motor.

2. There is a coil thermostat that bolts on the underside of the motor near where the clutch cable wheel resides. Both of my engines, the coil cable has frayed and broken and the cable is just dangling. Where does the end of the cable suppose to connect to? I can find where it once connected. How necessary is this? If it is, can you just add a little cable and connect it to whereever?

Thanks,

[SLITS]

1.) If you change flywheels, you should check crank endplay. You could chance it and just swap it. Make sure the shims on the crank behind it are in place.

Edit ... You will also need to mark your flywheel for 27 degrees BTDC. The 1.8 should have a mark at 7.5 degrees BTDC. Measure 55.5 mm to the right of TDC .... that's 27 degrees.

2.) The cable connects to the impeller housing cooling flaps, driver's side. Black rod across top of impeller housing. Operational ... warms up engine faster.