Ahh! I Had The Wrong Starter!!!
So, I get down to Kragen's and I tell the guy what's up, and he tells me that the "M" in my starter part #, means it's for a newer truck (which means it's for a 153 tooth flexplate!) So, all this time, my damn problem has been my STARTER! So, I got the CORRECT part # this time, it doesn't LOOK to be different, although one of the sides on this new one was a SLIGHT bit longer..so, I'm off to go put it on and I'll report back.
(In any case, according to Kragen's website, the flexplate and starter I NOW have, are guranteed to work together...) Wish me luck!
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