Pioneer Cables FRG-148NC Clutch Flywheel Ring Gear

Clutch Flywheel Ring Gear for Dodge Dart and Lancer

Pioneer Cables FRG-148NC is a clutch flywheel ring gear built for starter engagement on select 1960-1961 Dodge applications. It is specified with 148 teeth, an 11.189-inch inside diameter, a 12.52-inch outside diameter, and 0.37-inch thickness for a direct-fit replacement approach.

Key Features

• 148-tooth ring gear for starter motor engagement
• 11.189-inch inside diameter
• 12.52-inch outside diameter
• 0.37-inch thickness
• Replacement part for worn or damaged flywheel ring gear teeth
• Pioneer Cables FRG-148NC for select Dodge Dart and Dodge Lancer applications

Detailed Description

The ring gear is the toothed component the starter motor engages to crank the engine. When the teeth become worn, chipped, or broken, starting performance can suffer and the ring gear must be replaced. Pioneer Cables FRG-148NC is engineered to match the original part’s fit and function, with dimensions and tooth count that align with the listed Dodge Dart and Dodge Lancer applications. This part cross-references Federal Parts 4489 for the same application.

Compatible With 1960-1961 Dodge Dart, N/A. Compatible With 1961 Dodge Lancer, N/A. Pioneer Cables FRG-148NC is a direct replacement option for these vehicles when the original ring gear shows wear at the starter engagement surface.

Common Issues This Part May Solve

• Starter motor grinding during engine cranking
• Intermittent engine start due to damaged ring gear teeth
• Visible tooth wear, chipping, or breakage on the flywheel ring gear
• Poor starter engagement on a 148-tooth flywheel setup
• Need for a replacement ring gear on select Dodge Dart and Dodge Lancer models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify tooth count, inside diameter, outside diameter, and thickness before installation. Confirm the flywheel and starter engagement surfaces are clean and free of damage before fitting the replacement ring gear. Because this is a precision drivetrain component, installation should be performed with proper service procedures and inspection of the mating parts.

Quality Assurance

Pioneer Cables designs this ring gear to match the original part’s fit and function for durability and long service life. The FRG-148NC is built as a replacement component for the listed Dodge applications and is intended to restore proper starter engagement when the original ring gear is worn.