Soul crushed and seeking advice on starting problems

[Uncle Gump]

So... i just listened to it.

Typical misalignment is more of a screech when the starter engages the ring gear. That screech is what grinds the teeth down... and ruins your day.

I didn't hear that. I heard a bind... or some high current draw... on the first attempt. The second attempt didn't sound half bad... it almost started.

It's hard to tell not being there and only that sound bite.

 

[ShhhhhDougsHere]

I'm in a room with my older brother and one of my nephews.
We all think that the first cranking sound, sounds like the starter isn't getting enough power and binding at the same time.

The second one seems like it's just a little off and kind of binding but not really binding a lot. Just enough binding to cause problems.

All three of us have heard it and agreed that it's a bind and not enough power.

 

[TacoBelleGirl]

So... i just listened to it.

Typical misalignment is more of a screech when the starter engages the ring gear. That screech is what grinds the teeth down... and ruins your day.

I didn't hear that. I heard a bind... or some high current draw... on the first attempt. The second attempt didn't sound half bad... it almost started.

It's hard to tell not being there and only that sound bite.

Actually it did start on the second attempt

I'm in a room with my older brother and one of my nephews.
We all think that the first cranking sound, sounds like the starter isn't getting enough power and binding at the same time.

The second one seems like it's just a little off and kind of binding but not really binding a lot. Just enough binding to cause problems.

All three of us have heard it and agreed that it's a bind and not enough power.

Okay heck yeah, then hopefully now with the new cables and such I just need to figure out why it's binding up a little bit.
Also I forgot to mention this battery is less than a year old. It's an 850 CCA from 8/25

 

[Uncle Gump]

I was thinking starter bind.

It's not loose is it?

Internal binding of the starter... worn bushings.

 

[TacoBelleGirl]

I was thinking starter bind.

It's not loose is it?

Internal binding of the starter... worn bushings.

It is a used starter, so internal wear wouldn't be crazy.
Not loose, feels solid to my hand with no movement whatsoever.

I have looked up starter rebuilds before.. looks like a PITA, but I think doable.
Is it likely to cause a problem if it's driven like that for a couple weeks?

I've driven it a couple days in a row now which is helping to remind me of what little things it needs from me. (And honestly, I kinda just want to. It makes me smile)