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1962 PCS Book

1962 PCS Index

Manufacturer:	Austin Healey					Class: E
Model:		BN1, BN2
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DESCRIPTION:
	2-Seater Roadster
	Dry Weight: 2176 lbs
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ENGINE:	Type ..............	OHV 4 cyl in line
	Bore & stroke .....	3.4375" x 4.375"
	Capacity ..........	2660 cc
	Comp ratio ........	7.5:1
	Head material .....	Cast Iron
	Port size .........	Intake: 1.5", Exhaust 1.25"
	Piston material ...	Aluminum Alloy
	Piston weight .....	1 lb 8 oz 14 drms, complete
	Timing data:
		Intake ....	Open 5°BTDC	  or	10°BTDC	   or	45° BBDC
				Close 45°ABDC		50°ABDC  	15° ATDC
		Exhaust ...	Open 40° BBDC, Close 10° ATDC 
	Valve lift: .......	0.39"
	Valve head dia:
		Intake ....	1.725"/1.730"
		Exhaust ...	1.415"/1.420"
	Valve spring ......	Inner: 22.5 lb fitted, Outer: 6 lb5 fitted
	Carburation .......	Two SU H4
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TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN:
	Ratios:		BN1					BN2
		1	2.25		2.25			3.077
		2	1.47 (od 1.034)	1.42 (od 1.103)		1.913
		3	1.00 (od 0.756)	1.00 (od 0.778)		1.333 (od 1.034)
		4						1.00 (od 0.778)
		5
	Final drive ratios:	3.667:1,3.909:1, 4.10:1, 4.125:1,4.3:1, 4.8:1
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CHASSIS
	Wheelbase ...................	90"
	Track dimension, front ......	48.75"
	Track dimension, rear .......	50"
	Shock absorber ..............	Lever
	Steering ratio ..............	12.6:1,14.7:1
	Brakes ......................	
	Tire size ...................	5.90 x 15
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APPROVED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
	Le mans Kit (P.281)--includes:
		HD Valve springs (1B.2814)
		HD Valve springs (1B.2813)
		1-3/4" Carburetors
		Cold air box (7H.1724)
		Hi-lift camshaft (1B.2892)
		Dist. spec. adv. curve (7H.1727)
		HD rear springs (1B.8929)
		HD anti-roll bar (7H.1721)
		HD front shocks (1B.8935)
		HD front springs (H.8422)
		25 gal or 15 gal gas tank
		Overdrive
		Alfin brake drums
		Disc brake kit (H.8249)
		Competition clutch (H.8255/6)
		Wire Wheels (60 spoke - AHH 8000/8001)
		Oil cooler (AJA-5291)
		Le Mans type hi-comp pistons
		Limited slip differential (HAC-25)