Don't Panic! Everything is in order. Chassis numbers (Commission number)
should start FH75001 onwards for a 1500. US Spits start FM. Engine numbers
for UK start FM and end in HE to signify higher compression than the US
engines.
Incidentally, your gearbox and dif numbers should start FR (FT and FH in the
US respectively). If your chassis number ends with an O then it had a
factory fitted overdrive.
Have a nice weekend with your dog!
Pat
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Marc Anger [SMTP:marcanger@mac.com]
> Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2002 3:49 PM
> To: spitfires@autox.team.net
> Subject: Engine Number
>
> I just noticed on my V5 that the Chassis and the engine have a
> different number. Am I right to assume the engine has been exchanged
> at some point?
> The chassis is FH, the engine is FM. Does it mean it was an American
> engine? (the carbs are right for continental).
> And last, after the FM number there are 2 letters, "HE". Assuming
> this doesn't mean Decibel is actually a boy, what should I conclude
> as to the history of the car?
>
> Regards
>
> Marc & Decibel
>
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