hi Jeff, thanks for that, and a good idea! will stop me from cutting the ring gear off!
with all the parts out of the old girl and getting ready for the summer im going to have a fresh start with the clutch and everything, so am happy to wait for the correct ring, the teeth on the starter are knackard as well!
Hi 3b. any clue on what size the "larger diameter armature shaft" will mesure so i can have a check? could it be possible that i already have a 12 volt starter on the wrong flywheel? and could this have made the problem in the 1st place?
thanks for your help.