Trouble starting D4D

while cranking feel the injector lines they should be pulsing. stuck injectors could be the issue. some engines are a absolute bitch to bleed bleed it while cranking. be careful keep fingers away from fuel lines while bleeding this way as injection hazard does exist and the pump doesnt need to produce full pressure to pierce the skin. it may take a few goes to get all the air.

also a stuck fuel rack while prevent starting check that is moving freely and has full travel.

is there white smoke at the exhaust if no smoke then no compression or low or no fuel delivery

Trainzkid is right, some engines are a royal bitch to overcome a lost prime. My old F Super Duty has been sitting all winter and just this way. Get it whirling and give it small snort of ether if you're confident of everything else's integrity, used proper it's a help not a hindrance.

I am thinking the rack must be stuck. Removed cover from end of governor and the rod that comes out with the nut on the end of it will move back and forth with no spring tension. Looks to me like the spring should be holding it back to the low fuel position but not sure. I think I will go back with a plan to remove the governor from the fuel pump to access the fuel rack unless someone knows a way to get to it without removing governor. I believe it is not getting any fuel at all to the injectors. Crack the lines and fuel leaks out but does not squirt out with any pressure like normal. Thanks, Mike