I have been in the same boat for the last 8 years with my 84 Westy. I cleaned all grounds, battery cables and so on, with no effect. At this point I am ready to install a second power cable from alternator to starter solenoid hoping it will give more current. 

Chris.

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Dnia Apr 13, 2012 o godz. 16:44 Ken Olsen <648.ken@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a):

> I'm pretty baffled. My 85' Westfalia waterboxer has been turning over
> slowly since I bought it several years ago, but it has finally got to the
> point of stranding me. It is behaving like a low battery, but I think I
> have ruled that out.
> 
> Symptoms:
> Turns over very slowly, sometimes stopping (or catching?)
> Runs fine when started.
> Battery voltage looks good. Jumping doesn't help.
> Voltage at starter matches battery.
> Turns over slowly with:
>    - spark plugs removed.
>    - fresh battery jumpered directly to starter.
>    - WITH NEW STARTER INSTALLED!
> 
> What am I missing?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Ken in Oregon.