Once again, and easy one.....
I got myself a low miles M110 engine to put in my 77 W123 280E. I know the engine came from a W114 series. It was off an auto model, and will be going into my auto 123. But It does not have a flywheel, but I know where I can get one. However I do not have or cannot get access to the original flywheel. My concern is fitting this, when this 'replacement' is not marked up for balance. Questions are:-
1) Is the flywheel symetrical (the Haynes manual shows one for the auto box with slots in it, but I do not now if this is for the '123' 2.8 litre engine, and not the 110).2) There is a mark on the crankshaft that is supposed to line up with those on the flywheel. Should I just bolt the replacement flywheel onto the crank and align the marks (I am assuming here that all cranks and flywheels were marked in the same places... Is this a reasonable approach?
3) Should I get the 'replacement' flywheel balanced (wasn't this done when new?).4) Any other suggestions as to what to do for the best.
Any help/guidance will assist me here.
Thanks... Rob.