Starter issues

I didn't get much traction on another thread so I will try this here.
I'm having an issue with my starter drive gear sticking in my ring gear also how close should the drive gear be to the ring gear when not engaged
Motor is a fresh built 408 im using a Dakota style small starter and I have a lakewood cast bell any help would be wonderful

Hey Paul,

Is this a new starting motor

Have you checked the pinion shaft on the starter motor to see if it is sticking there

How are the teeth on the pinion gear