Is my started motor going ??

[Talkwrench]

UPDATE; I just bit the bullet and ordered a new starter motor from Macs as they where on special. 41ford1 nailed it . When I pulled the old starter it did come apart as they do but I could see / feel the slop in the bush when I had it in my hand. I ordered it on a Thursday night here in Western Australia it was on my doorstep Monday, damn that's good! I rubbed a few brain cells together and I figured out to get some gaffer tape and tape around the motor so it wouldn't come apart, worked a treat, easy install.