I think 8.5-10:1 would be more realistic for modern gasoline compression ratios, and 15-16:1 for diesel. Otherwise sounds good. Results would be vehicle dependent. I've heard of people using gas in a diesel car, driving a while before realizing the problem, cutting back to diesel and getting many miles without unexpected problems. Can't do it much good though, and it's more common to hear some piece of the engine failed. The early GM gas-to-diesel setups would have to be very angry since they were just repurposed gas engines.
Adding a little gas to diesel isn't uncommon for truckers, say 5% in winter to help starts and prevent gelling.
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