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poor start of my 1990 Merc 300te 3l petrol sohc?

Car initially revs up but then dies. After several more attempts(feathering the accelerator) it will usually start but ribby. Is this a fault which I might be able to cure myself? Thank you.
DEREK HOLDER, March 2014