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1962 PCS Book

1962 PCS Index

Manufacturer:	Aston Martin					Class: B
Model:		DB2-4 Mk III
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DESCRIPTION:
	2-4 Seater Coupe or Convertible
	Aluminum Bodywork
	Dry Weight: 2800 lbs
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ENGINE:	Type ..............	DOHC 6 cyl in line
	Bore & stroke .....	83mm x 90mm
	Capacity ..........	2922 cc
	Comp ratio ........	8.2:1, 8.7:1, 9.2:1
	Head material .....	Cast Iron
	Port size .........	Intake: 1.5", Exhaust 1.7"
	Piston material ...	Aluminum Alloy
	Piston weight .....	14.25 oz
	Timing data:
		Intake ....	Open 10° BTDC, Close (not spec'd)° ABDC
		Exhaust ...	Open 10° BBDC, Close (not spec'd)° ATDC 
	Valve lift: .......	0.375" or 0.435"
	Valve head dia:
		Intake ....	1.675"
		Exhaust ...	1.575"
	Valve spring ......	Intake: 41.4 lb/in, Exhaust 103.8 lb/in
	Carburation .......	Two SU H6 701
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TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN:
	Ratios:
		1	2.92		2.92
		2	1.96		1.87
		3	1.33	or	1.26
		4	1.0		1.00
		5
	Final drive ratios:	3.31:1=43/13, 3.54:1=46/13,3.77/1=49/13
				4.09:1=45/11, 4.27:1=47/11
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CHASSIS
	Wheelbase ...................	(not spec'd)
	Track dimension, front ......	54"
	Track dimension, rear .......	54"
	Shock absorber ..............	Telescopic
	Steering ratio ..............	14.5:1
	Brakes ......................	Front Disc, Rear Al-fin (12" x 1-1/4")
	Tire size ...................	600 x 16
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APPROVED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
	Oil cooler radiator
	Laycock de Normaanville O.D.
	Larger fuel tank (33.6 U.S. gal)
	Large filler
	Three Weber 35DCO Carburators