The one picture isn't very good. But from what I can see, you have a starter shim issue. Possibly two issues. Depth to the root of the teeth, {can't see), and full engagement across the teeth. The flywheel damage looks like it could be cleaned-up with a little file and be OK to me. The ring gear it attached to the flywheel somehow, not cut directly on the wheel, so it can probably be replaced. I have had Hays steel flywheel ring gears replaced many times. I have never used or worked on a Centerforce one. IMO, you need to disconnect the battery and gently pry the starter pinion into full contact with the flywheel teeth and gauge where you are. I use a large diameter paperclip, unbend it, they are around .030" wire. You should be able to slide the paperclip under the root of the flywheel tooth with the starter pinion engaged. The pinion should slide across the ring gear tooth most of the way across. It looks like it's not traveling far enough across the flywheel teeth. Most quality starters have a way to shim both conditions. Good luck.
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