I’m at my wits end…..I’ve replaced my starter 6 times in the last few years on my 1988 4.2 liter. It works for a few months then turns over hard and or disengages. It have adjusted the timing several times, replaced the entire distributor, replaced the timing chain and gear. When I look up the starter that’s supposed to be on it, it’s different than the ford type starter that is on it (the other won’t fit). I also have switched it back to a manual transmission with that flywheel which looks good. Previous owner had converted it to an automatic. I’ve tried different brand starters and still happening. 2 of the previous starters broke the bendix gear in half. Please help before I set her ablaze