Did you fill the spin on filter with fuel before you tried to start it? If not it will take more priming or a significant amount of cranking to get the filter filed and the car to fire. If possible, do you have access to a five gallon fuel can? If so, fill it with fresh diesel and then take the supply hose off the line coming from the cars fuel tank and put it in the five gallon can/ That way you will be drawing fresh fuel from the can instead of any questionable fuel from the tank. The white smoke tells me it is trying to fire. Last thought.....what shape are the glow plugs in? are you sure they are all heating up when cycled? Good luck and keep us posted.

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