Pioneer Cables FRG-146NC Clutch Flywheel Ring Gear

Clutch Flywheel Ring Gear for Ford Applications

The Pioneer Cables FRG-146NC clutch flywheel ring gear is a direct replacement for worn starter engagement teeth on select Ford and Mercury vehicles. It is built to match original fit and function, helping restore reliable engine cranking when the existing ring gear is damaged or broken.

• 146 tooth count for proper starter engagement
• Inside diameter: 13.352 in.
• Outside diameter: 14.774 in.
• Thickness: 0.365 in.
• OE-style replacement for flywheel ring gear service

Fitment and Application Details

Fits 1960-1964 Ford F-100, N/A. Fits 1953-1956 Ford F-100, N/A. Fits 1960-1964 Ford F-250, N/A. Fits 1953-1956 Ford F-250, N/A. Fits 1960-1964 Ford F-350, N/A. Fits 1953-1956 Ford F-350, N/A. Fits 1961-1962 Mercury Colony Park, N/A. Fits 1955-1958 Ford Thunderbird, N/A.

This part cross-references Airtex Fuel Pumps 4406 for the same application.

Pioneer Cables FRG-146NC is specified for 146-tooth applications with a 14.774-inch outside diameter, making it a fitment-focused choice for Ford F-100, F-250, F-350, Thunderbird, and Mercury Colony Park service work. The ring gear teeth engage the starter motor during cranking, so replacing a worn ring gear helps restore dependable engine start-up when tooth wear or breakage prevents proper engagement.

Common Problems This Part Addresses

• Starter motor spins without turning the engine
• Grinding or slipping during engine cranking
• Broken, chipped, or worn ring gear teeth
• Intermittent starter engagement
• Hard-start conditions caused by damaged flywheel teeth

Installation Notes and Quality

Verify tooth count, inside diameter, outside diameter, and thickness before installation to confirm the ring gear matches the flywheel and starter setup. Proper alignment and secure seating are important for consistent starter engagement. Pioneer ring gears are engineered to match original part fit and function for durability and long service life.

Quality assurance is based on OE-style dimensions and application-specific fitment for the listed Ford and Mercury vehicles. Part number FRG-146NC should be matched to the vehicle’s existing flywheel specifications before service.