Allen, if you're satisfied that the main ignition components (plugs, wires, cap/rotor) are new and working properly, your symptoms seem fuel related. How long since new fuel and air filters? Test pump, pump relay, fuel accumulator. It may be cranking long to re-pressurize the system every time after it's been turned off.

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1988 California version 260E (W124)
Anthracite Grey/Palomino
Owned since new and still going strong and smooth
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Past Mercedes-Benz:
1986 190E Baby Benz
1967 230 Inherited from mom when she downsized
1959 220S Introduced me to the joys of keepin' 'em goin'

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