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Originally Posted by deltajetfixer
Just a "Heads Up", the Owner's Manual says you can crank up to 40 seconds at a time but doesn't specify a cool-down time 
I think I'd wait 5 minutes at least between single cranking attempts. If it were mine (as it was when I replaced all the IP o-rings) I'd wait 10.
Just my opinion.
MB is sure "proud" of their starters! |
A respected Tech on the Tech Forum suggested the 20-30 sec crank with a cool down period after 3 tries. HIS logic was to keep at it long enough to get the air through the IP without losing the ground you've gained toward prime by waiting too long in between attempts. I've done that procedure in that way more times than I really care to admit during fuel line and filter changes, etc.
When THAT person suggests I do something a certain way I don't normally question HIS instructions.
Yes, MB is proud of those starters, AND a lot of other parts too. Fortunately, they do seem to last a long time.