Diesels don’t use the computer chips that a gas engine would. But it would be a bitch jump starting this without the “push to start” buttons.
I am a master diesel mechanic by trade and currently own a shop. “Old diesels” yes, new diesels not all of them. Many do now have computerized engine management systems just like gas engines do. That’s how they are getting 8 MPG in the new semi trucks loaded at 80k pounds at 75 MPH. But with some minimal mechanical refitting including the starting circuit any diesel could be made to run. :)
Incorrect, Diesel engines for about the last 20-25 years have electronic control modules.
Mine starts with a computer, runs with computer, transmission shifts gears with its own chip, lights and door locks.....