MSD 50922 Ford High Speed DynaForce Starter BB 351M, 400, 429 Installation - Manual

MSD DynaForce High Speed Starter
Ford V8, 351C/M, 400, 429, 460, PN 50922
WARNING: Before installing the DynaForce Starter disconnect the battery cables. When disconnecting
the battery cables, always remove the Negative (-) cable first and install it last.
IMPORTANT: Proper installation of the DynaForce Starter is important to the overall operation. Correct alignment
of the starter pinion with the ring gear is needed to achieve the best operation and longevity from
your starter. Please read the instructions before attempting the installation.
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Figure 1 Clocking the Starter for Clearance.
CLOCKING
LOCATIONS
Thank you for purchasing the DynaForce High Speed Starter from MSD. Thanks to special gearing
and other design features, the High Speed starter spins 25% faster than our traditional DynaForce
starters. This extra speed is ideal for engines with magnetos or blown alcohol. Please be sure to read,
understand, and follow the instructions prior to installation so that everything goes smoothly and the
engine starts reliably time after time.
INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the starter mounting flange on the mid plate is clean and smooth.
2. Before mounting the starter, measure the distance from the front of the ring gear (engine side) to
the starter mounting surface. It should be 5/8" - 11/16" (Figure 2).
• If there is not enough clearance, you will need to install the supplied shim kit by removing the
mounting block (Figure 3). Place the small shim ring in the bearing bore and install the outer
shim on the support housing. Reinstall the mounting block. This will move the pinion gear into
the starter approximately 0.060".
3. Check that the position of the solenoid is away from direct heat sources and other components.
If there are clearance problems, the starter housing can be rotated to move the location of the
solenoid. This is done by removing the three bolts on the mounting block and repositioning the
starter motor (Figure 1).
Parts Included:
1 - Starter 1 - Shim Ring 1 - Outer Shim