So my 71 280SL has been in storage for 3.5 years. I’ve been too busy to drive it or even start it. As I’m preparing my garage for the installation of doors, I need to make room for the installers so the car has to be moved outside for a few days. Battery reads 12.04 volts which is very surprising after sitting for so long. I put it on the charger for an hour or so then attempt to start. Cranks fine but does not turn over. I notice that the fuel pump is dead silent. Not good. I then wack it a bunch of times both on the side and bottom and it starts to make some noise but not a healthy one. I then try to start car again. Seems like it wants to start but battery losing steam. Back on the charger for an hour and then I try again. The fuel pump sounds great now and the car starts on the first try. The engine runs smoothly without stalling! Wow. Gotta love these cars! Only issue is brake pedal goes to the floor. Can’t win every battle but at least I was able to get Mr. Pagoda outside!
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