Name:   phil - Subject:   Duct tape saves the day Date:   11/8/2022 2:02:08 PM (updated 11/8/2022 2:03:00 PM)

Agree its not hard - just offering alternatives to DIY.

Another thing to check is the cables themselves - have had two occasions where the starter was not working for crap - one the cable end at the starter had corrosion and not making good contact, the other someone had ground on the diesel too long/too often and heated the cable up to almost the point of smoke probably more than once, wire was not a really good conductor after that.  Also check that the grounds are good, tight and clean.

Good check is connect jumper cables directly to the starter from a truck/car - will let you know really quick if cables / corrosion could be part of the issue.