Date:         Mon, 5 Sep 2016 10:12:11 -0300
Reply-To:     Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@NBNET.NB.CA>
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From:         Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@NBNET.NB.CA>
Subject:      Re: Gowesty starter problems
Comments: To: Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <0F9D8819-4D23-491A-8D88-1ECB993031EC@gmail.com>
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Dennis:

Reports such as yours, plus the actual cost of the Go Westy starter, is why I opted for an adapter plate (I used Karl’s plate) and a {gear reduction} diesel starter from the VW TD/TDi engines (prior to the Pumpe-Duse).


> On 05-Sep-2016, at 07:24, Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> I've  had my Gowesty starter for two years plus for 22,000 miles starter does not work now. Is this typical of this type a starter? For a while I noticed that the brushes get stuck then I'll tap the starter and it would turn over, now that wont work anymore. 12.5 volts a starter. Connections are clean + light application of dielectric grease. Is there a better starter out there? Gowesty wants $299 for a new one. I have no idea as far as a warranty. Will call them tomorrow.
> My Westy is running great except now for the starter.
> 
> Dennis Jowell
> Scotch Hollow Farm
> Newbury, Vermont