Hello everyone. Finally got around to changing out starter motor. Had a second "Heat Soak" issue! So, I got some stuff out of the way, crossover pipe, inspection cover and removed oem starter. The first thing I noticed was original starter had 9 tooth pinon gear, the new starter, has 11? I understand that this is for "gear reduction" and it spins a little faster, But I'm not sure I feel comfortable installing higher tooth count stater. I'm not even sure how many teeth the flex plate has, 153 or 168. or if that even matters. Also, from what I have read, in addition to using "paper clip for "tooth engagement," the "pinion gear " should NOT "fully engage" the "flex plate." When I slid out "starter drive" to set the "clearance," I noticed that the "starter gear" became "fully engaged" with the flex plate. In other words, 100%. That will make it more difficult for gear to "retract!" I know Earl has been around a long time, and has a great reputation but, something just does not "feel right!" I can see it now, after starting the car, the stater won't "disengage." 
And I would be running to "disconnect" the battery! Can somebody please convince me that this "will not happen." I do not want to create MORE problems for myself. Thanks very much...
And I would be running to "disconnect" the battery! Can somebody please convince me that this "will not happen." I do not want to create MORE problems for myself. Thanks very much...
