Thank you for your purchase of the Trinity Starter bracket. The installation instructions are provided below.

1. Remove the 2 bolts from transmission at 3 o’clock (viewing from the rear) directly above the starter. Place Transmission Bracket (1) into position with the 2 extended replacement flange bolts (2) and leave loose for torquing later.
   

2. Take the engine bracket to transmission bracket flange bolts (3) and install the lock washer (4) and the flat washer (5) on the flange bolt and insert them through the engine bracket (6) and the spacer (7). There is a recess in the spacer (figure 7a on page 1) to accommodate an O-ring (8) that is included to secure the engine bracket and spacer together. This makes installation easier by holding the assembly together while you line it up for installation to the transmission bracket (1). Make sure the recessed hole is opposite the end with the flange bolt head and slide O-ring (8) over the flange bolt (3) till it is seated in the recess. Screw in both flange bolts (3) to the front side of the transmission bracket (1) and leave loose for adjustment and torquing later.
   

3. If the block is damaged proceed to step 4. If the block is not damaged or has partial threads (block cracked around bolt hole) then you can thread the rod (11) into the engine bracket (6) while aligning the thread pitch by allowing the engine bracket (6) to slide upward until the threads in the rod (11) match the tread pitch of the threads in the block portion. Proceed to step 5.
   

4. If there are no threads on the block to use as a guide, place the optional alignment tool (9) in place of where the starter would mount, align the lip of the alignment tool (9) against the block to achieve proper positioning and secure with the flange bolt (10). Thread the rod (11) into the engine bracket (6) while aligning the thread pitch by allowing the engine bracket (6) to slide upward until the threads in the rod (11) match the tread pitch of the threads in the block bracket (6) portion.
   

5. Torque the 2 flange bolts (2) installed earlier holding the transmission bracket (1) to the transmission housing to 37 foot-pounds.
   

6. Torque the 2 flange bolts (3) installed in the engine bracket (6) and secured to the transmission bracket (1) to 37 foot-pounds. If the rod does not turn freely at this point, loosen the 2 flange bolts (3) on the engine bracket (6) assembled earlier and remove the assembly. Place the included shims to obtain the correct forward and aft distance to line up the engine bracket (6) with the threaded rod so that it turns freely when torqued. There are 2 sets of shims of thickness 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, and 0.5 in thickness included. Use a combination of shims to achieve the desired thickness to align the front to back alignment between the engine bracket (6) and the spacer (7). Repeat the process until the threaded rod (11) unscrews without resistance after torquing the 2 flange bolts (3).
   

7. Remove the rod (11) from the engine bracket (6) and if the optional alignment tool (9) was used remove it from the block and set aside.
   

8. Place starter in position and insert the inboard bolt and hand tighten to hold the starter in position. Insert the rod (11) through the starter outboard bolt hole and run it up until it stops using the slot in the bottom end of the rod and a common screwdriver. Install the remaining flat washer, lock washer and nut (12) and torque the bolt and nut holding the starter to 37 foot-pounds. Ensure 2 threads are exposed on the rod, or 3 mm. (You may see only one thread due to the taper of the rod)