My first thought that it might be the dyed diesel fuel, but I think I have ruled that out.

It would not start even before I pulled off the filter to see if there was any fuel in it. I thought maybe something was plugged and that would inhibit fuel from reaching the large filter. Admittedly, it hasn't been changes in years.

I read in another post that the lift pump should "spray" diesel when the line was removed...it did pump the fuel, but it was hardly a "spray".

My thoughts are that it is something mechanical due to the strange noise I heard when trying to start it for the first time that morning....

I may pull the lift pump to double-check that it hasn't failed...

Keep those cards and letters coming in....and many thanks!

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Currently Driving.....
1987 Mercedes Benz 300D Turbo - Daily Driver.
2004 Buick Rendezvous...Smaller than it looks!
2005 Mitsubishi Galant - Not bad for a tin box...Lousey Seats
Past Vehicles.....
1994 Dodge B-250 Van- GAS HOG..Succumbed to rust!
1989 Mercedes Benz 260E - Totaled but no one injured.
1977 Mercedes Benz 240D - Loved it, but SLOWWW! - Succumbed to RUST!
1976 Mercedes Benz 240D - Same as above! -
1975 Mercedes Benz 240D - Same as above!