B&M 77107 Starter, Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, Engine Range 318 - 440 - Manual

Instructions
B&M StarTek Starter
(see www.bmracing.com for the latest vehicle fitment applications and model years)
Part Number 77107– Chrysler 318 & 440
© 2013 by B&M Racing and Performance Products
1 9500890-01
Proper installation of your StarTek
Starter is essential for trouble free
operation.
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
system components 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 battery cables,
removing the negative cable first.
STEP 2. Remove the old starter,
and make sure the mounting surface
is clean and burr free.
STEP 3. Install the new starter with
the
supplied hardware. Torque
mounting bolts to 32 ft-lbs.
STEP 4. Connect the solenoid
switch wire. With the amperage
being considerable (~30A) to pull
the bendix, B&M recommends 12
Ga. wire as a minimum.
STEP 5. Connect the main cable to
the starter. Due to the high
amperage required to turn the
starter motor, it is important to size
the wire in accordance to its length.
Keep in mind to size all ground
wires accordingly as well. Please
see Table 1 for cable length versus
gage recommendations.
STEP 6. Reconnect the battery
terminals, starting with the positive
first.
STEP 7. Start the engine. In order
to not exceed the duty cycle of the
starter, please do not operate the
starter for more than 30 seconds at
a time. Allow the starter to cool at
least
two minutes between
repeated cycles.
Trouble Shooting Information:
Slow Cranking: Generally this can
be attributed to low voltage at the
starter. The battery should be
checked, as well as wire size,
terminals, and switches. Keep in
mind any switches (such as
master kill switches used in race
cars) must have very high
amperage ratings, between 400 to
700 amps.
The gear mesh is not adjustable on
this particular starter. Please make
sure you have the right starter for
your application, and perform a
thorough comparison between your
original starter and the starter in this
box. Using the starter in the
wrong application could prevent
you from being able to return the
unit.