I always use at least two sets of cables if they are not very heavy duty. That seems to work. BillR
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Monday, January 16, 2006 4:09 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 84 300SD Starter Question Alan Duff wrote: > > I'm looking at a 1984 300SD with 231k miles. In attempting to start it > using booster cables, with a hot jump battery, the starter spings very > slowly. Never gets fast enough to start and he jumper cables get hot > to the touch. Is this a bad starter or some other problem in the > electrical system? I think it's a problem in the jumper cables. 4ga cables don't get hot, 10ga cables get hot and have enough voltage drop to prevent them from starting a car. 6ga and 8ga cables are iffy. _______________________________________ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
