I mounted the starter when I had the engine out and it seemed to match up well but I didn't try cranking it at that point. I'm not hearing anything like a starter hanging up but I guess anything is possible.
My next step is to replace the starter now that it is wired correctly and try again.
Hopefully I'm not missing something simple like a clutch or throwout bearing issue. The ZF is definitely in neatral so clutch, pressure plate and throw out bearing should be out of the equation?
Thanks,
John