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Ok, for one thing if the starter wasn't disengaging, it is very likely you would not only hear it but you would be able to see marks on the teeth of it and the flywheel.
This time when you remove the starter, before doing anything else, hook it up and see if it tries to turn or kick the pinion out like it should to engage the flywheel. With it out and you trying it, if nothing happens than measure some voltages to be sure they are correct and at the right places. A remote starter switch will work well to do this. I have done it with a starter laying on the bench and a good ground ran to it.
Also try turning the starter pinion gear with your hand before trying the above and see if it turns easily. By doing the above with the starter out, you can easily see if it is trying to turn and kick the pinion out to engage the flywheel. If it doesn't, then you have a problem such as Ernie described with the starter drive. And he is correct about the grounds. That is why when you have it out, make sure that you have it grounded to a good ground.
Ron
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