Any one had Griffith starter problems

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can any one advise me on my 4.3 griffith starter problems, i turned the key and there was a puff of smoke,and now the selenoid wont even click in,also some one told me a SHERPA van will fit? any help please.

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thanks all replies,as you said Rob it is an age related problem the date on the starter label said 06/92 which i guess was the original,it had siezed solid
I have fitted a starter from an old Range Rover and it now works ok ,the date on the new old one says 02/88 but it works well thanks again. Chris