Pull the solenoid and make sure the bendix slides smoothly on the motor shaft. These are spring loaded, so if they stick the motor spins without the gear engaging the flywheel.
I have done this. And still. I can hear it trying to grab. But doesn't quite grab. After maybe 6 attempt sometimes it starts right up. Maybe wrong. Solenoid
Thanks guys. I May need a new starter the kinda blows cuz I just got a new one last year from IH merica ill keep fidlin with her and see what I can figure out waitin for a warm up its like 10 out side lol.