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I'd say always start the investigation changing the least expensive items first (fuel and filters). Although diesel is getting almost as expensive as stainless steal (purposeful "a"). But I digress.
How often were you running the motor? Diesel engines do not like to sit for long periods, and while running, like to work hard. If she sat in one place for a long period, or was only used to get out of the marina, then you may have a motor that is protesting lack of use. But, before you go there, you may have water in the tank and fuel lines, and bad filters. Definitely drain everything and replace all the filters. If it still occurs, either buy Nigel Calders diesel book, or rely on some of the very knowledgeable diesel motor folk on this board.
Happy Sailing (not motoring)
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