[FC Zach]

Mine does the same thing. I assumed it was the shitty reman starters I've been using so I continuously swap them. Some are better than others.

Unless it's a coincidence, I did notice an improvement when I borrowed a friend's good used non rebuilt starter.

With that said I still suspect something else like a relay but the local parts store doesn't have one. I've been meaning to snatch one up next time I'm at the scrap yard.