The original wires were "toasted', but still working. Since the manifold was off, I replaced the 6 wires. The 7th wire is for the power antenna, so it was capped. I used rubber tape (an amazing, cheap product) to further insulate the wires. Plan to invest some time on this project.

Additionally, as a starter wears out, the excessive play at the shaft bushings causes the starter to draw too many amps.

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1970 280S M130 engine- good runner
1971 250 M130 engine- #2 rod bearing, gone
1971 280SE (blown engine,parts car)
1977 German 280S W116-only 33 years old