[DeTomaso] DB electric starter bites the dust

[Dave]

I like Power Master as well. I spoke with them & they advised some small items are sourced overseas and with other US manufacturers. One thing that really caught me by surprise was a statement "the best ball bearings in the world are from Taiwan  and that has been the case for several years. There is no availability of quality ball bearings from the USA"  This refers to the quality standards they need.
IndyDave


-----Original Message-----
From: Jeff Udelson [mailto:jefude at yahoo.com] 
Sent: Monday, July 22, 2013 10:34 PM
To: POCA List
Subject: [DeTomaso] DB electric starter bites the dust

Several years ago I decided to replace my OEM starter. It worked OK but during the summer it often suffered from heat soak with slow spins.
I read all of the rave reviews about the DB starters and the modest cost.  However when I found out that they were Chinese sourced I decided to spend the additional money to purchase a US sourced product. The unit I purchased is a Power Master "Mastertorque"  linked below. It is pricey compared to the DB but is high quality, spins and starts quickly. 
 
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/pwm-9604/applications/make/ford/model/mustang/engine-size/5-8l-351/year/1972
 
I consider myself as most Pantera owners a frugal shopper. But I believe in putting my big mouth of never ever buying Chinese when there is a US produced product available. Just recently I tried buying Motorcraft spark plugs but they are now produced in China. Champion plugs however are still US produced and now power the Cleveland. Sadly with every passing day there are fewer and fewer auto parts that will be produced anywhere but China. 
 
Until than guys "Buy American" or North American, anywhere but friggin China !