I still own a MB with OM616 [1] engine. It does not need an alternator when it runs. Even to turn fuel supply on/off it uses mechanical valve which is on the da

I still own a MB with OM616 [1] engine. It does not need an alternator when it runs. Even to turn fuel supply on/off it uses mechanical valve which is on the dashboard. It turns 40 this year but it starts in a split second even in cold winter. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_OM616_engine https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_OM616_engine