Need Help! Starter issues.

I bought the first one through a friend. They have a family business that rebuilds starters and alternators. They have been in business for like 50 years. It' the same starter used in the 90's Dakota's that I've heard lots of people use with great success. It' also the recommended direct replacement for the original 340 starter, it' just a different configuration referred to as the mini version.
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I bought the first one through a friend. They have a family business that rebuilds starters and alternators. They have been in business for like 50 years. It' the same starter used in the 90's Dakota's that I've heard lots of people use with great success. It' also the recommended direct replacement for the original 340 starter, it' just a different configuration referred to as the mini version.
You are correct, it is reduction gear type that replaced the large heavy clunky original style.