Early vs "Late" 1975 860GT

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rjk40
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Early vs "Late" 1975 860GT

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Re: 1975 Ducati 860GT:

I am interested in knowing if there is a serial number breakpoint that will determine that my engine is "early" or ("not early?"). The word "early" comes up once in a while in forum, and I am enough of a novice that I do not know when I should pay attention to the notation.

The engine serial number is 851539,
and the frame serial number is 851538.

I do not know if this difference is typical or not. I have owned the bike since I purchased it new (got it at Atlas Cycles in Tulsa, Oklahoma, now closed for business).

Any enlightenment would be appreciated.

Regards,
Richard
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abmartin
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Re: Early vs "Late" 1975 860GT

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I'm not sure what early or late means but according to my 860GT workshop manual the alternator changed from 150 to 200 watts at engine number 851684. There was also a changed engine stop relay at the same engine number with the date given as 20 May, 1975.

Bruce
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rjk40
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Re: Early vs "Late" 1975 860GT

Post by rjk40 »

Thanks kindly, AB,

That info goes a long way. I shall map my engine's S/N to the alternator and engine stop relay herein, and see if my scooter is free of "mischief".


Regards,
Richard
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