Entity Paul Archibald spoke thus:

> 83 diesel into 84 Vanagon
> Any advice on this conversion would be appreciated.
Not clear what you're trying to do, put an '83 1.6D in an '84 gas van?

> I have replaced the oil pump and oil pan and would like to
> test the motor before installation.
> 1) Is there a fuel cutoff solenoid? where? Does 12V+ open
> it?
The solenoid is on the injection pump, 12v opens the fuel supply.

> 2) Proposed test procedure: engine mated to diesel vanagon
> bellhousing, and/or Rabbitt tranny & starter, 12V, fuel
> supply  - any other connections or steps needed?
You might prime the injection pump. A dry pump has no suction, so pour the
fuel down the intake tube to get it going. Meanwhile, slightly open the 17mm
nuts on the injectors to relieve air until fuel squirts out.

> Any modifications needed? tranny, engine mounts etc?
If you are using an engine from a Rabbit the pump's lever needs to be bent
down to clear the engine cover.

> 6) Glow plug - I plan to install a dash mounted push
> button.
Sounds like you are putting the diesel in a gas van. Why? Are you going to
run biodiesel?

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