I agree with Dave. there is also a small bolt that holds it, and a bushing. Geez, you get that back in place and you’d be surprised how easy it will pull over……
Thanks Guys. I will check it soon. The starter pulls now but seems to click a lot on the return. The drawing I saw on marine engine .com looks like you do not have to pull the whole thing apart and that the pully is closer to the front of the motor.