B&M 77102 Starter, Ford, 351 Cleveland, 400, 429, 460 - Manual

Instructions
B&M StarTek Starter
(see www.bmracing.com for the latest vehicle fitment applications and model years)
Part Number 77102, Ford V8, 351 (C/M), 400, 429, 460
© 2013 by B&M Racing and Performance Products
1 9500887-02
Proper installation of your StarTek
Starter is essential for trouble free
operation. Correct alignment and
spacing is required. Please read all
instructions before installing your
new high performance starter.
INTRODUCTION
This starter can be installed in about
an hour by carefully following the
instructions. It is suggested that the
vehicle be allowed to cool off for a
few hours to avoid burns from hot
parts, especially any exhaust parts
which might be near the starter. The
vehicle should be off the ground for
ease of installation - jack stands,
wheel ramps or a hoist will work
fine. MAKE SURE VEHICLE IS
FIRMLY SUPPORTED - DO NOT
WORK UNDER A VEHICLE IF IT IS
SUPPORTED BY ONLY A JACK!
Try to raise the vehicle 1-2 feet so
you will have plenty of room to work.
INSTALLATION
STEP 1. Disconnect the battery
cables, removing the negative cable
first.
STEP 2. Remove the old starter,
and make sure the mounting flange
is clean and burr free.
STEP 3. Before mounting your new
starter, measure the distance from
the front (or engine side) of the ring
gear to the starter mounting
surface. (See Figure 1.) For this
starter application, the distance
should be 5/8” to 11/16”.
If the distance is less than 5/8”:
Remove the three front mounting
block bolts and remove the block. Install the outer shim and shim ring.
This will move the pinion away from
the ring gear by approximately
.060”, or 1/16”. Re-Torque bolts to 8
ft-lbs. (See Figure 2.)
If the distance is greater than
11/16”:
Figure 1: Measuring Bellhousing to Ring Gear