Guys, The starter itself is a brand X from AutoZone.
IMHO there's your problem, your using production junk, I have several of the Powermaster standard Hi-Torque and "clockable" Hi-Torque (200ftlb) mini starters in use on my toys, the oldest being 14 yrs old, and totally reliable being under the hood of a wingcar, which from it's nature has higher underhood operating temps due to restricted airflow, so heat soak is always an issue I like to avoid
