I just checked all three starter teeth count. The original motor craft has 9 teeth and the Power Master and Meziere each have 11 teeth.
I'm using the factory flywheel. The only thing I could think of is if the engine builder put the wrong flywheel on when he used it to balance the engine. I don't think that is likely though. Is there an "easy" way to check the flywheel count with it in the car?
Thanks,
John