Not much different in the midwest I do my own starter and 1-wire alternator work learned from an old friend who staeted winding generators in 1936. He knew how to do it all ,he could recognize any american starter nose! When I done alterators he gave me a die to chase rotor threads with. I keep it on a nail by my vise.Big fun but its mostly over now,can't live in the past forever. Wiill just go for a spin in the 51 6400 !!!