Yeah! Finally, my luck is turning better! It is fixed!
I used the advice in this:
After a lot of experimentation, I put two of the thickest half, cut-off shims on the outside of the starter, and it started right up, no grinding, and was much, much quieter than before on the original starter.
Why it needed that, I have no idea.
And after a few cans of Freon, the AC is cold again
