My Suzuki DT-140 starter is only engaging the bottom half of the fly wheel; the throw appears not to be high enough, so someone has put on the wrong starter in the past..........<br />As a result the bottom of the fly wheel gear is getting all the wear and the top of the starter gear is buggered up........<br />After much research though mechanics and electric shops it seems almost impossible to determine what is the proper starter for this motor AND Hitachi will not sell drive gears separately from the starter ever though it could be easily changed out. These starters run $350 new vs $150 for most motors. Drive gears are only $30., but unabtainable... What a croc, Suzuki & Hitachi,,,never again.<br /><br />Any help appreciated,,Engine is 87' DT-140, ser # 14002-709***