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Matching numbers

Discussion in 'Mondial' started by jkstevens2, Jul 24, 2019.

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  1. jkstevens2

    jkstevens2 Formula Junior

    Aug 25, 2015
    278
    Winter Park, FL
    Full Name:
    JK Stevens
    Dear Gents,

    I have a 1986 Ferrari Mondial 3.2 that is having an engine out service with serious attention to the valves rings etc and I am interested to know if there is there such a thing as matching numbers with a Ferrari. I hear this being talked about with all the corvettes and late model american muscle cars but wondered does this apply to Ferrari.

    When I did a timing belt change I did see the engine number plate with what looked like a engine builders designation code (almost like a signature) but I did not think to compare this with the chasis number plate inside the driver door.

    Any knowledge or help would be appreciated.
     
  2. Dino2400

    Dino2400 Formula 3
    Owner

    Feb 21, 2009
    1,297
    No 'matching numbers' with our cars as with the classics where chassis- and engine number are the same.
    However, the different chassis-, engine- and gearbox numbers are registered at Ferrari and if a car is original these numbers should indeed be 'matching'.
    Your engine number should also be written down in your service book which is in your pouch together with your manual.
     
  3. Dino2400

    Dino2400 Formula 3
    Owner

    Feb 21, 2009
    1,297
    #3 Dino2400, Jul 24, 2019
    Last edited: Jul 24, 2019
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  4. jkstevens2

    jkstevens2 Formula Junior

    Aug 25, 2015
    278
    Winter Park, FL
    Full Name:
    JK Stevens
    Thank you for educating me and for the detailed and concise description. I will look through my paperwork.
    Respectfully,
    John
     
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  5. bertrand328

    bertrand328 Formula 3

    Jun 1, 2015
    1,474
    France
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    Bertrand

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