PS-
That sticky pinion can be lubed up with a little moly lube carefully applied to the shaft spiral under the pinion…Please be very careful though, disconnect the battery first and pull the plug wires off, then lock the pinion into the flywheel so it stays up there. Use a popsicle stick to apply the grease to the shaft spiral…You may want to apply it to the upper shaft area (under the spring) as well…