On Tue, 5 Sep 2017 09:53:12 -0700, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >I installed the Latrical starter with Karl's adapter 750 miles ago on my >Subaru conversion. Every few starts the gear does not retract fully and it's >hit by the spinning TC, making a loud buzz or growl. Restarting once or >twice fixes it, but it's bad for the ring gear, and I don't think this will >go away on its own. > > > >On to a new Bosch diesel starter for me, but I'm wondering if others are >using the Latrical and what their experiences are. > > > >Stuart That's discouraging, but you're the first I've heard with a problem with their starters. It does have a year warranty. If not, pull the solenoid for inspection, perhaps something has found its way into the solenoid. I've been running one about a year on my Westy automatic with no problems. Karl |
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