Some white smoke in an older diesel is normal. Here is a short read on "all the colors" of smoke and should give you some relief and ideas.

http://flashoffroad.com/Diesel/troubleshoot/troubleshoot.htm

Iff we were gussing here I would say your glow plug system is weak

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