My dad has a nice 83 380sl that been sitting in storage for over 3 years. It ran well prior to that but it has not been started since it's been stored. The battery is dead and the gas is old, so our first thoughts were to drain out the old gas and replace the battery and see if it will start.

Any other suggestions on how to get it running again?

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jayhawk

I would change the oil and filter, and change the fuel filter while you have the tank drained. Before you start it, pull the fuel pump relay out and crank the engine in ten second bursts until you have oil pressure. Then put the relay back in and start the car.

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Chuck Taylor
Falls Church VA
'66 200, '66 230SL, '96 SL500. Sold: '81 380SL, '86 300E, '72 250C, '95 C220, 3 '84 280SL's '90 420SEL, '72 280SE, '73 280C, '78 280SE, '70 280SL, '77 450SL, '85 380SL, '87 560SL, '85 380SL, '72 350SL, '96 S500 Coupe

For only 3 years, i wouldnt worry too much. Charge or replace the battery and turn the key.

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1959 Gravely LI, 1963 Gravely L8, 1973 Gravely C12
1982 380SL
1978 450 SEL 6.9 euro restoration at 63% and climbing
1987 300 D
2005 CDI European Delivery
2006 CDI Handed down to daughter
2007 GL CDI. Wifes

Well, good luck with that approach!

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Chuck Taylor
Falls Church VA
'66 200, '66 230SL, '96 SL500. Sold: '81 380SL, '86 300E, '72 250C, '95 C220, 3 '84 280SL's '90 420SEL, '72 280SE, '73 280C, '78 280SE, '70 280SL, '77 450SL, '85 380SL, '87 560SL, '85 380SL, '72 350SL, '96 S500 Coupe