IN addition to what Dennis says here..
jumping is never a good practice really

what is correct is a decent, fully charged battery installed in the vehicle.
jumping is never that right or smart or good...actually.

scott

On 4/14/2012 6:03 AM, Dennis Haynes wrote:
> Most jumper cables are not large enough to carry current to run a starter.
> Again, what is the voltage at the starter while it is cranking? It should be
> at least 10.5.
>
> Dennis
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Ken Olsen
> Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2012 1:50 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Slow turnover when starting.
>
> I'm getting some good electrical advice, but I did jumper a fresh battery
> directly to the starter. I've also, at this point replaced the starter, so
> I'm ruling out electrical.
>
> I also replaced the bushing.
>
> What else to check?
>
>
>>>> Symptoms:
>>>> Turns over very slowly, sometimes stopping (or catching?) Runs fine
>>>> when started.
>>>> Battery voltage looks good. Jumping doesn't help.
>>>> Voltage at starter matches battery.
>>>> Turns over slowly with:
>>>>     - spark plugs removed.
>>>>     - fresh battery jumpered directly to starter.
>>>>     - WITH NEW STARTER INSTALLED!
>>>>