Kickstart Advice Please....

I wonder if anyone can advise me on a kickstart problem I have.
Series 2 Li with Series 3 engine and the stop plate sits a little below the stop on the engine casing and there also seems to be a couple of inches play before it engages. If I turn it one spline up it sits in the stop and grinds when the engines running.
I've read several answers on here already about adjusting the ramp etc but I wanted to work out whether this is the problem or whether it maybe has the wrong kickstart lever on it before I start looking further into it. I'm aware there are kickstarts available to fit S3 engines with the width to clear S2 rear foot boards so if this is one then I guess adjustment is needed. However, I was wondering could it be a standard S2 kickstart and if it is would this explain it sitting low?
I hope that all makes sense and I'd greatly appreciate any advice from anyone who knows better than me!
Thanks in advance.
Series 2 Li with Series 3 engine and the stop plate sits a little below the stop on the engine casing and there also seems to be a couple of inches play before it engages. If I turn it one spline up it sits in the stop and grinds when the engines running.
I've read several answers on here already about adjusting the ramp etc but I wanted to work out whether this is the problem or whether it maybe has the wrong kickstart lever on it before I start looking further into it. I'm aware there are kickstarts available to fit S3 engines with the width to clear S2 rear foot boards so if this is one then I guess adjustment is needed. However, I was wondering could it be a standard S2 kickstart and if it is would this explain it sitting low?
I hope that all makes sense and I'd greatly appreciate any advice from anyone who knows better than me!
Thanks in advance.