1982 BJ40 Diesel engine stopped running and has a lot of soot when cranking

[jacobsenjim]

Hello, ne member here. Last week, I flew down to Orlando, purchased a very clean 1982 BJ40 and drove it back home to New Jersey. 1,100 miles and it was a really great drive! It started right up every time for the three days I spent driving but just after I got home, it was a little hard starting and there was a lot of soot right when it did start. A few days later (today) I tried to start it and it won't. There is a lot of soot when I'm cranking it over. Where do I start with troubleshooting? I'm definitely not a diesel mechanic Thanks in advance, any help is appreciated

 

[Gimme a 60]

Easiest thing to start with is to disconnect the EDIC. Go from there.

 

[duncanrm]

Are you glowing it?

 

[TheBussman]

"soot in cranking" as in black smoke not white smoke? if so check the air intake. make sure it's not clogged.