They should not spin long if rebuilt correctly. There is a fiber washer to be replaced, but cheap or ignorant rebuilders reuse the old one or leave it out. It acts as a brake.
Thanks for the info.The reason I asked the question was because it surprised me how long it spun down. mine was supposedly completely "remanufactured",but it wouldn't surprise me if the rebuilders cut corners or are ignorant. the starters at the auto parts stores nowadays are rebuilt in mexico or china. (sad huh?) Everyone else here seems to think it is normal,so could you tell me exactly how long the spin down should last then? does 4.86 to 5 seconds seem like the washer is worn or left out?