RE: Which Starter
I bought a Sullivan Dynatron at the flea market for $15. It had been in the sun so much that the label was faded out. I got a new switch and wire from sullivan for $10. Made a nice starter as I had it all apart and the brushes showed almost no wear.
I also have one of the Tower HD starters that I bought for $10 at the swap meet and it looked like brand new.
I tell all these glory stories but I also saw many that the people wanted so much for them that I would never consider.
The difference between the Hobbico and the Tower starters is that one is yellow and black and the other is red and black