i have a 96 johnson 175 hp motor and the other day when i tried to start it and it started but died and when i tried to restart all i hear is grinding took the starter off and it spins fast is the bendix under the plastic cover on top or is the bendis suposta pop out of the starter like on a car it looks like theres a bendix or something between the flywheel and starter but afraid to take the cover off due to there being timing marks on the top of the motor case any info on this this is also a saltwater johnson motor dont know if that makes a diference thanks alot

Sincerly
Mike