Hey guys PFA
Chasing a starter motor for my 1968 280se located in Sutherland shire in Sydney
Or anyone around the area that can rebuild them for me
Any help would be appreciated thank you
Cars in the driveway. Will turn over on a hot day but cold mornings it just clicks. Tested the battery (12.6V) and the solenoid (clicks when energised). Pretty sure the starter is on the way out.
Daniel - lovely car, that's DB534 Signal Red over what looks like the original cognac MB-Tex. 1968 280SE M130 inline-six should be running the Bosch starter 0 001 311 052 (12V, 1.4kW).. two Australian routes:
Before you remove it for the rebuild - check the battery cable connections at the starter. The OEM cable on these is 50 years old and the lugs corrode. Clean both ends with a wire brush and see if the cold-start improves. 30% of "starter on the way out" turns out to be the cable. Worth 10 minutes before you spend the $280..
Billy thank you.. will check the cable Saturday morning and report back before doing anything else..
Update. Cleaned both ends of the battery-to-starter cable with a wire brush this morning. Tightened both clamps. Engine started on the first try. Cold or warm, no difference, just turns over.
Billy you saved me $280. The cable was clean once polished but had a green oxide buildup at the starter-end lug that was clearly the resistance.
Pinned the thread mentally. Closing.
