Tried to start 1989 260E today. Already started this morning no problem.Five minutes engine cranking but no start. I put a volt meter across the terminals at the coil to check voltage on cranking and engine started immediately. I have started it a couple of times since with no problem. Does it sound like the beginning of a bad coil.

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260pete

My FIRST guess from your post would be bad connection somewhere. Check everything you touched to hook up the voltmeter, and in general everything you did between the no-start and return to normal.

Steve

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