Middle of the lake in my little ski boat--no start--starter mounting bolt(s) broken. Used two wooden paddles to wedge/jam starter against ring gear while wife bumps key to start position. After several attemps at getting paddles positioned properly we get it started!!!!!!! At the time, I remember thinking our chances were less than 1 in 1,000. You do what you have to.

J. M. van Swaay

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1994 E320 Wagon, 230,000 miles
1995 E320 Sedan, 106,000 miles
1994 E500 Sedan, 79,000 miles