[ndtktd]

This is probably an easy one. Is there a flexplate (automatic) for a 318 that has a ring gear. I am building a engine test stand and need a cheap way to engage the starter to the motor. I dont want to buy a flywheel. If there is a flexplate with a ring gear, what year? or better yet a part #?

 

[TWX]

Not to my knowledge, as Mopars put the starter ring gear on the torque converter.

How about using a junkyard used flywheel?

 

[dana44]

Don't make them, flywheel was an excellent idea. Since it is just to strart the engine, you could stick it on a lathe or have it resurfaced and shave it down quite a bit to lighten it, good tool in the toolbox if doing it often.

 

[ndtktd]

Thanks for the replies. I guess i`ll look for a junkyard flywheel

 

[dana44]

The other thing you could do is take an old torque converter and cut the balloon off it. It would be lighter and probably cost less than lightening a flywheel.