For sure, there are three high-amp electrical circuits in the diesel
Vanagon.  Glow plugs, alternator to battery, battery to starter.  Any
one of those could ignite and cause problems.  I'm not saying that it is
impossible to ignite diesel fuel in open air, but it's not easy.  Any
other military folks on the list could probably give detailed
instructions on how to burn field latrines with diesel fuel.  I am
saying that the risk is far lower than with gasoline, and that fact
gives me some peace of mind.  I spend a fair amount of time in my engine
bay, so I know the condition of the critical components.  Do your own
maintenance and take your own chances.  I'll take mine with the diesel
over a gas engine any time.  Now, about that horsepower thing....

Mike Snow

Terry Kay wrote:

> So, MIke what your saying is a diesel isn't prone to electrical fire's?
>
> Hmm---just saw a Mack burn last week.
> Musta been a gas Mack-----
>
> The fiberglass hood looked like it was a refugee from Nagasaki-----
>
> Later,
>
> Terry