update!
Aight, spun off the freewheel and spun off the first and second threaded cogs. Needed 2 chainwhips but it worked. Inner 3 were splined so they slid off. First cog is 14t; 2nd is 17t. Spun the 14t back on to where the thread meet splines on the freewheel so it's snug and fasho ain't gonna move. Spun the freewheel back on the hub. Put the wheel back on. Measured the gears for center line. Turns out the 14t with the inner chainring looked near perfect. Chopped the chain to size and went for a test ride. Readjusted chain length and rode again. Freshness. 42t/14t is a perfect 3:1 ratio, but it's hard as sheize. Don't want to drop down to the 17t so just need to get stronger. Anyway, I lucked out without having to get a new freewheel and respace/redish. If anyone cops a Raleigh Super Course with the Suntour Perfect 5-speed set, this just might work for you. Peace!