Tried to start my 84 300CD the other day and got one crank then nothing.

Checked the starter and found the braided short strap that goes from the solenoid to the main starter body had completely rotted away and broke off. It doesn't look like its bolted on to the starter body.

Is it possible to run a heavy gauge wire from the solenoid and ground it to the chassis?

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1984 300CD 155k miles
1983 300TD 199k miles
2005 Legacy GT Wagon