Pete Cavitt,
I also have a B&C alternator, a B&C voltage regulator and a B&C battery.  I
foolishly replaced my first B&C battery after 2 1/2 years for no good reason
other than it was old.  I think with this one, I will try to match your
record.  Five and one half  (5 1/2) years in service is fabulous. Hopefully,
it is not all luck but due to good products.

I installed a Sky-Tec starter 9/2/2001 and have not had any problems with
it.  Did your problems start within the 2 year warranty period?  Is the
starter still in warranty?  If so, I would definitely call them
(800-476-7896) and get the OK to send it back for repair or replacement.

Bob Jude - N65BJ