If the firing order was wrong, or the timing too far advanced, it could have damaged the starter drive.
Double check the firing order, static time the distributor before trying to start it again.
Pull the starter, look at the drive, see what is wrong. It was nothing you did wrong with the starter. The drive is designed to spin into the flywheel and lock in the engaged position. That prevents it from disengaging until the engine starts. Once it starts, the drive is spun up to enough speed to unlock it, and it disengages.
While the starter is off, turn the engine through by hand, carefully inspect the flywheel gear for missing teeth AND broken pieces of the old drive stuck in the teeth. There may also be broken pieces in the bottom of the bell housing. I think there is an inspection plate to clean it out.
Don't be afraid to ask, we'll walk you through. Also a shop manual will be a valuable tool, and lots of "how to's" on Youtube.
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