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The gear reduction starters are so much better.Even if it's not the OEM starter misbehaving... having a Type II starter on the spares shelf is a good thing! I bought one as a spare years ago and having it has intimidated my OEM starters to always work.
Incidentally, my new to me #5 generator came missing its OEM starter with a Type II starter laying in a bucket that was never installed because the previous owner couldn't figure out how to install it. Was very simple to install the Type II with me supplying just (2) grade 5 bolts that were missing & it was very easy to wire up. The Type II starter cranks very nicely!
Note: While on the subject of -002/-003 starters: I am in the hunt for the Starter Lockout Switch Dust Cover its missing on my # 5 unit I recently purchased. Will post in Parts Wanted also.
Lighter, cranks faster and uses less power to do it.
I really don't mind spending extra money on parts I might not need right now.
They will be used at some point.
Better to have and not need......Than need and not have.