Sorry I'm so long getting back on this. I finally got a new starter drive (the 2nd replacement) and installed it on the starter motor. Still got the same problem.
Harley, you said, "Sounds like you need to replace the flex plate on the engine." I have inspected the entire ring of teeth all the way around the flex plate. I wasn't able to see any damage. Before I go through the trouble of pulling the motor to replace the flex plate I'd like to know that is the problem. As long as the teeth are all there, how could it be the flex plate?
Thanks.
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