B&M StarTek 77100 Instructions Download Page 4

starter  motor,  it  is  important  to  size 
the  wire  in  accordance  to  its  length. 
Keep  in  mind  to  size  all  ground 
wires  accordingly  also,  these  are 
carrying  equal  current.  Please  see 
Table 2 for cable length versus gage 
recommendations.  

Figure 6: Starter Wiring Without Remote Solenoid

 

Figure 7: Starter Wiring With Remote Solenoid

 

Summary of Contents for StarTek 77100

Page 1: ...ight 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 APPLICATION NOTES When selecting a starter for your particular Ford year model and drivet...

Page 2: ...ce from the outer surface of the pinion to the starter mounting flange where it bolts to the bellhousing Record this as dimension A Then measure from the bellhousing block plate to the face of the ring gear Record this as dimension B this dimension should be close to 3 8 or 3 4 depending on your application Please see Figure 4 A B needs to be between 1 4 to 3 8 If A B 3 8 then remove the mounting ...

Page 3: ...nds during engagement most likely the wrong application starter is being used STEP 6 Connect the solenoid switch wire With the amperage being considerable 30A to pull the bendix B M recommends 12 Ga wire as a minimum Figure 6 shows wiring without a remote solenoid Figure 7 shows wiring with a remote solenoid While your B M starter does not require a remote solenoid it is generally easier to keep a...

Page 4: ...e to its length Keep in mind to size all ground wires accordingly also these are carrying equal current Please see Table 2 for cable length versus gage recommendations Figure 6 Starter Wiring Without Remote Solenoid Figure 7 Starter Wiring With Remote Solenoid ...

Page 5: ...st resistor by pass The B M StarTek starter does not have this terminal as most modern ignition systems do not require it If it is found that your ignition system has low or no voltage during cranking connect a 10A 250V diode in line with the starter motor connection to the positive on the coil The banded end of the diode goes away from the starter This acts as a check valve allowing current to tr...

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