88 johnson starter motor

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1988 Johnson 120 hp. when turning key to start the drive gear jumps up , the starter motor shaft spins but drive gear spins slow and hesitant . the drive gear gets hot. I am guessing there is some type of clutch in this drive gear. Can this drive gear be purchased and replaced or is it necessary to replace the whole starter motor?
 
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