The cheapest fix if wacking it doesn't work is a new PMGR starter from DB Electric. Search the forum topic under 'Hi Torque starter $40'. Check their eBay store. They sell them with free shipping. Sorry, I don't have the part number. I did do a quick check on eBay and DB Electric had a 351/302 Ford PMGR starter for $39/free shipping but they are almost sold out. I couldn't verify fitment as I didn't have the part#. I'll try to find it later unless someone else can come up with it in the mean time.
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