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Black smoke == fuel, so it sounds like you're getting some through the injectors on the high pressure side. Is it trying to fire at all?
No, it's not an oil filter issue - that will fill while you're cranking.
How is your cranking voltage? If you don't get it spinning fast enough, it's not...