Sure, for a backup plan in the spares box. :)
FYI, my adaptor prototype was spawned by three failures of the 'GW' /
IMI starters on a customer's Syncro Westy within 50K miles. The
turbodiesel engine in that van required more starter torque and speed
than a stock starter could provide.

On 10/30/2018 11:30 AM, kenneth wilford (Van-Again) wrote:
> Karl, my point was not that all Chinese starters are bad.�  I didn't say
> anything like that.�  What I am saying is just keep the OEM starter as a
> back up.�  Just in case the customer decides to go back in the future.�  I
> have zero experience with the Chinese starters so I really can't speak
> to them.�  I have some experience with the Go Westy gear reduction
> starter.which I am not really sold on.�  I have lots of experience with
> the Bosch Remanufactured starters and they are good for the most part.
> I can speak to that.
>
> I hope this clears things up.
>