B&M 77103 Startek Starter, Ford Big Block FE, 390, 427, 428 - Manual

Instructions
B&M StarTek Starter
(see www.bmracing.com for the latest vehicle fitment applications and model years)
Part Number 77103, Big Block Ford V8, 390, 427, 428
© 2013 by B&M Racing and Performance Products
1 9500888-01
Proper installation of your StarTek
Starter is essential to 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 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
11/16” to 3/4”.
If the distance is less than
11/16”: 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
3/4”:
The application is incorrect for the
Figure 1: Measuring Bellhousing to Ring Gear