Date:         Thu, 7 Sep 2017 21:51:21 -0400
Reply-To:     Karl Mullendore <tdiguru@WESTYVENTURES.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Karl Mullendore <tdiguru@WESTYVENTURES.COM>
Subject:      Re: Problem with Latrical starter

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.
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>On to a new Bosch diesel starter for me, but I'm wondering if others are
>using the Latrical and what their experiences are.
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>
>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