Before borrowing trouble, try pouring a heavy dose of Cetane boost in the fuel tank. It may be bad fuel magnifying other issues.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/309367-warning-all-diesel-owners.html
Once that potential issue is removed:
A compression test with the engine at operating temperature is required as a starting point.
Remove the injectors and have them tested for spray pattern and pop pressure.
depending on those results.
* The timing may be seriously off, or the timing device may be damaged.
Diesel Injection Pump Timing Device threads
* The injection pump may be damaged.
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