1972 280SE 4.5 Need Help

[300SE1993]

Hello all! I just recently purchased the car in the subject line and it is having the rough running issue I have read about in the forums. The problem is, I don't really have the time or equipment to get it sorted out and was looking for a person or a shop that knows these cars and can get this car back to drivable condition. I was actually able to drive it a fee miles running ok but it quickly got worse to the point where there was a lot of gray smoke and barely able to stay running. I suspect fuel tank could have issues because it sat for 3 years with nearly an empty tank. I filled the tank up, probably not a really good decision since it may need to be drained. I'm afraid to attempt fuel filter replacement because I don't want to be doused in fuel. I also am afraid to check the injector points because I don't know how to time this car after taking the distributor out etc etc. I'm in wheeling Wv and anybody or any shop within even a couple hours would be fine. I'm definitely willing to pay a fair price to have this work done. Please reply to this if you know of anybody who can help me. Thanks in advance!

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