I posted the following thread in the Tech section. Anyone else have a full sized starter installed on an Outlaw 25? Fitment issues? Part numbers?

"I have been running the factory gear reduction type 'mini' starter on my HP500. The factory installed starter lasted about 10 years; I've replaced it twice and the third just failed this weekend. It begins to fail by sounding like I have a low battery and then deteriorates into nasty sounds; likely incomplete engagement to the flywheel and gears stripping in the reduction unit.

What experiences have the rest of you had with these starters? Are they typlically problematic?

I don't know what I could be doing wrong. If it were wired wrong, it shouldn't work at all from the first install. If it weren't shimmed properly, I would expect problems with the gear disengaging the flywheel.

Would low voltage cause these problems? I have fully charged batteries; but, wonder if I have a weak cable. Although, I've never experienced this type of problem with any other automotive starter; of course they are all full size GM starters. Is that the answer?"

Thanks for your help,
Mike

I think it is just junk replacement starters, my 1999 baja factory starter just went out last summer, replaced it and it went out after just our 3rd trip since replacing...
not good quality at all...