Installation info – MSD 5096 DynaForce Starter, GM LS1-LS7 Engines Installation User Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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Figure 5 Wiring the Starter.

12-GAUGE MINIMUM

TO IGNITION

SWITCH

TECH NOTES

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INSTALLATION INFO

NOISE

If there is a high pitch whine during cranking, the pinion to ring gear engagement may be out of

specification, on the high side. If there is a whine after cranking there may be too little of clearance. The

gear mesh spec is .020"-.035" (Figure 4).

SLOW CRANKING

The most common cause is due to low input voltage. The battery should be checked, but also inspect

the battery wires, terminals, connections or switches.

DISCONNECT SWITCHES

Most sanctioning bodies require an emergency disconnect switch. Be sure to use a heavy duty switch

that is capable of handling high current. Some starters may pull over 700 amps while cranking. Most

disconnect switches are rated at continuous and intermittent amps. Make sure to use a switch that

exceeds your starting and electrical system requirements.