UPDATE: I replaced the drive gear on the starter. It was a pain to get the C clip off but I did it. The starter sounds and works perfectly. Super happy about it.
PSA: Anyone and everyone. If you just got an 83-85 (2.8L V6) replace your drive gear before its too late. Since I know some people might do what I did with replacing (Removing and put back on) when it moves away but that can cause more harm. I learned that the hard way.
Buy a NEW starter, buy the drive gear (A post above Frank) has part numbers, and get it where you want. I got mine from napa since other places either didn't have it or said 11 teeth. I wanted a 10 tooth. I can't say an 11 tooth will work for you and I'm not going to tell you to try it.
You can get the C Clip off with a wrench and then put it back on with a pair of kitchen scissors.
Like these. Also, be careful when taking off the top. It might explode on you and you'll need to put it back together and it's not fun. It took me an hour and a half to figure out how to do it. I luckily had a dead starter to practice on. I might film a video on doing it for those who might need it.