I've been running the GW reduction gear starter for two years now and am
very happy.  That said, I may not have had a starter problem at all!  Had
to hit old one with hammer to get turning sometimes.  Tried different iggy
switch-nuhuh. Put on GW starter and was good for 400 mi.  Then had to hit
the nEw one a time or two😣, call AAA, tried once more and started! WT-.
Turned out my alt was not putting out enough amps plus I had a weak cell in
the batt.  New batt from Walmart and alt from Autozone and all happy
since.  Found these things out when Autozone ran tests at their store on my
van.  Maybe try that first?   Good luck and happy trails.

Dan
89 Country Homes Camper- the Huckleberry Sky

On Sat, Jan 21, 2017 at 10:41 AM, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi all. My Bosch starter is on borrowed time. It spins great until it hits
> a flat spot. Then it may not spin at all until hit with a hammer. Spare
> used Bosch starter may be no better.
>
> It's my understanding that gowesty made improvements to the latest edition
> starter they now sell. User input in gowesty starters would be appreciated.
>
> Since I'm on a road trip, am considering the gowesty reduction gear starter
> vs the mullendore adaptor/TDI starter since it *seems* the former will be
> an easier install while away from home.
>
> Much thanks,
>
> Neil.
>
>
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