It started this winter. On cold mornings the starter sounded like it was not engaging the engine and was just spinning freely. I would let of the ignition and try again. Eventually it would catch just fine. Now it is happening again every now and then but the cold is not a factor. There is never any grinding, it sounds like there is no resistance and it spins fast. Should i replace it before i get stranded?

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86 CJ7, 258, MC2100 Carb, 4" Rough Country lift, 34" Swampers, Jeeperman bumper/tire carrier