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Originally Posted by frictionshifter
Had the starter rebuilt at a local shop. Installed it this afternoon. NO GO! Despite my glow plug issues (chronicled elsewhere), the starter barely clicks. Even when I attempt to jump it from the battery, or use the screwdriver trick. I get a click from the ignition area when jumping it (a click that is louder in the car than outside; and which lights the pre-glow lamp).
If the starter were rebuilt properly, shouldn't it at least try to crank the engine? Guess I know where I'll be Monday morning.
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Many Benzes originally had two ground cables: a short one from the (-) terminal of the battery to the body; and another one underneath, usually mesh, from the chassis/body to the transmission body.
I often replace the little cable with a marine battery clamp and a 25-30" battery cable with a eyelet at each end. There's a spot on the block to attach the cable, right at the passenger-rear side of the valve cover. 12mm bolt. The other end goes to the battery clamp.
The original battery cable arrangement was ok but now you need something better, more reliable.