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Originally Posted by Cobb
I think in its oem un fooled around with design most diesels are safe in that regards. I have seen a youtube video where an old diesel seeked an alternative fuel source (ether and crank case oil) it ran away and spun a few bearings til someone choked it off, but as a newbie I cant post it here. 
Its my understanding most engines have a sweet spot and really the lower of an rpms you can dial it in the more power and efficiency you will have. I heard back on my shop days inthe mid90s that it took 75 hp alone to spin a tradational v8 push rod lifter/cam shaft over 5000 rpms. |
A diesel runaway is a pretty violent event. There are indeed a few good videos on YouTube.
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