Did you replace the brass bushing in the tranny when the new starter went in...an off center starter armature will give this symptom if the old bushing is ovaled.
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> From: neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM 
>Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2012 11:42:55 AM
>Subject: Re: Slow turnover when starting.
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>I assume you connected the negative cable from fresh batter to a clean
>point at frame (?)
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>Are the ground straps in good shape?
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>Is the engine stock? e.g. any chance it's a higher compression engine?
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>That is strange that it's behaving this way.� < scratches head >
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>Neil.
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>On Sat, Apr 14, 2012 at 12:49 AM, Ken Olsen <648.ken@gmail.com> wrote:
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>> ..... I did jumper a fresh battery
>> directly to the starter.
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>>>> > 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!
>>>> >
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>Neil n
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