I have the starter from my om617.952 starter apart and all it "needs" is a new set of brushes, does anyone know where to buy some?

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$60 OM617 Blank Exhaust Flanges
$110 OM606 Blank Exhaust Flanges
No merc at the moment

If you have a local place that fixes starters, you might be able to coax them out of a set. Your local Napa might also be able to get you a set since the counterguys know how to read a book, not poke buttons on a computer.

Bosch used to sell brushes in a blister pack, but I have not bought any from them in years.

Kudos to you for fixing it, and not buying a risky "rebuilt" unit.

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"I was a dirty bird, Carol's not grungey - she's *****in" John Milner....American Graffiti

Ace Hardware usually has a good selection of brushes available. If you can't find an exact fit, larger ones can usually be cut and sanded to fit pretty easily.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

Once I get everything cleaned up I'll swing by one of the local places and try to match up a set. Wasn't sure if there was a kit I could order somewhere online.

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$60 OM617 Blank Exhaust Flanges
$110 OM606 Blank Exhaust Flanges
No merc at the moment

How about calling the fine folks who sponsor this forum ?

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1985 300D 198K sold
1982 300D 202K
1989 300E 125K
1992 940T

"If you dont have time to do it safely, you dont have time to do it"

"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not."

Blasphemy! :p I'll get an email out to Phil ASAP

**EDIT** After a literally 1 minute turnaround on his email (who that's fast). Phil doesn't have them, I'll give the local guys a shot. If I can get a part # / supplier I'll post it up when I find out.

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$60 OM617 Blank Exhaust Flanges
$110 OM606 Blank Exhaust Flanges
No merc at the moment

google search = Mercedes Starter Brushes

Starter Parts from Fleet Alternator Starter
The pic in the above site may not be the correct one; contact them to be sure.

The Brushes by themselves
http://fleetalternatorstarter.com/search.aspx?find=Bosch+Starter+Brushes

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel

The starter from my 1982 300D, a 617.952 had a Bosch 0-001-362-600 starter:

Starter Parts from Fleet Alternator Starter

Starter Parts from Fleet Alternator Starter

+$9 shipping

I'll post some photos when they come in

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$60 OM617 Blank Exhaust Flanges
$110 OM606 Blank Exhaust Flanges
No merc at the moment

You know you don't really need to buy the brush holder? The old one is likely of better quality than the new one. Either way, you need to unsolder the wires from the old holder then solder the new brushes into the old or new brush holder.

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85 300D turbo pristine w 157k when purchased 161K now
83 300 D turbo 297K runs great. SOLD!
83 240D 4 spd manual- parted out then junked

For $4 I'll have a spare when I mess up something soldering/ reassembling :p

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$60 OM617 Blank Exhaust Flanges
$110 OM606 Blank Exhaust Flanges
No merc at the moment

They'll have all the parts for both your starter and alternator

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'84 300SD sold
124.128

Do you guys think I can get away with covering this cracked insulation with epoxy? Or should I start looking for a new starter?

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$60 OM617 Blank Exhaust Flanges
$110 OM606 Blank Exhaust Flanges
No merc at the moment

I do not see why not.
High temp Silicone Sealant might also work and OSH sells something they call liquid electrical tape that you Brush on; don't know how much heat it is made to take.

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel

I apologize, I didn't get any photos. However, those are the correct parts and it all went together without a hitch-I soldered in the new brushes, installed the new carrier & springs, reassembled and tested

$15 + time and I've got a "new" starter

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$60 OM617 Blank Exhaust Flanges
$110 OM606 Blank Exhaust Flanges
No merc at the moment