Start with the routine maintenance items. I'd first assume the valves need to be adjusted and go from there. Probably also need to change the fuel filters but I don't think that's your problem.

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Charles
1983 300D, bought new, 215k+ miles, donated to Purple Hearts veterans charity but I have parts for sale: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=296386