RE: I converted a glow engine to run on E85
Kerosene fuel in a spark ignition engine is a bit tricky to start. You would generally start it on an auxiliary tank of gasoline, then go to the on board kerosene. Or you need to preheat the engine, or intake manifold. You have to be a little careful with the compression ratio, you don't want to get too high or it will preignite.
Diesel may or may not make more torque. Not every glow engine conversion makes more power and torque. I have an FX awaiting conversion but don't have any numbers for performance on diesel.
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