Update: I have now drilled through the housing, and placd a set bolt, outer ring is fastened. Issue persists. :/ Anyone gpt any vids or any input on how to approach the starter clutch?

Thanks for all your input this far.

Hello

Sorry for not getting back to you earlier. I was at the TR1 rally in Germany.

We will have to get this sorted or I will owe George 10 EUR !!

I am not aware of any videos that can help. I have used the Haynes manuals and found these to be helpful. I would recommend you get one. As George advises, remove the side cover and that will give you full access to the starter motor mechanism. The starter clutch is on the end of the starter motor shaft. If it turns one way and doesn't turn the other then the clutch works.

If that isn't the problem then look closely at the starter gear cluster for wear or damage.

Be careful as you remove the side cover as the gear cluster is spring loaded and will come apart as you remove the side cover. It's not a problem but getting the gear cluster together in the right order is important so take it apart carefully and note how it sits together or buy the Haynes manual and you will see an exploded diagram for the gear mechanism.

Best of luck.
Kevin

How are you guys getting on with this?

Any result yet?

Regards
Kevin