MSD 5099 Installation

MSD DynaForce Starter

AMC V8, PN 5099

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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.

Parts Included:

1 - Starter 1 - Shim Ring 1 - Outer Shim

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.

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 3/4" (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).

4. After conﬁrming clearances and positioning. Mount the starter.

• If there is not enough clearance, you will need to install

• The gear mesh is not adjustable on this application. Verify

that all parts are correct for the application (ﬂywheel, block plate, starter) and verify starter is mounted correctly to engine plate.

5. The switch wire that connects to the solenoid should be at least 12-gauge (Figure 4). For alternative wiring to incorporate the factory remote solenoid, See Figure 5.

CLOCKING

LOCATIONS

Figure 1 Clocking the Starter for Clearance.

RING

ENGINE BLOCK TO TRANSMISSION PLATE

TRANSMISSION

SIDE

STARTER MOUNTING BLOCK

3/4”

Figure 2 Checking Pinion Clearance.

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2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Note: If your original starter had wire going to a

second terminal, an ‘R’ terminal, this can generally be bypassed. See the information on the last page of the instructions for more

INSTALL OUTER

SHIM

details.

6. Attach the battery cable. The gauge of the battery cable depends on its length. Using the proper

SHIM

RING

gauge wire is important to the operation of the starter. Both the positive and ground wires must be able to meet the demands of the starter. The chart in Figure 5 shows the recommended sizes. Be sure to route the wire away from the exhaust and moving parts of the engine.

7. Connect the battery terminals and start the engine.

IMPORTANT: Never operate a starter for more than

30 seconds at a time without letting it cool for at least two minutes.

Figure 3 Installing the Pinion Shim Spacers.

12-GAUGE MINIMUM TO IGNITION SWITCH

CABLE LENGTH VS. GAUGE

LENGTH

AWG

3’ 5’ 7’ 10’ +10’

SWITCH

BATTERY

Figure 4 Wiring the Starter.

FACTORY REMOTE SOLENOID

10-12 GAUGETO IGNITION

Figure 5 Wiring to Incorporate Factory Solenoid.

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