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1962 PCS Book

1962 PCS Index

Manufacturer:	Austin Healey					Class: G and H
Model:		Sprite (thru 1961)
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DESCRIPTION:
	2-Seater Roadster
	Dry Weight: 1408 lbs
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ENGINE:	Type ..............	BMC Type A OHV 4 cyl in line
	Bore & stroke .....	63mm x 76mm
	Capacity ..........	948 cc
	Comp ratio ........	8.3:1
	Head material .....	Cast Iron
	Port size .........	Intake: 1.125", Exhaust 1-13/16" x 1.0"
	Piston material ...	Aluminum
	Piston weight .....	
	Timing data:
		Intake ....	Open 5°BTDC, Close 45°ABDC
		Exhaust ...	Open 40° BBDC, Close 10° ATDC 
	Valve lift: .......	0.28"
	Valve head dia:
		Intake ....	1-3/32"
		Exhaust ...	1.0"
	Valve spring ......	52 lb @ 1.2968", 85 lb @ 1.012"
	Carburation .......	Two SU H1
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TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN:
	Ratios:	
		1	3.628	3.0
		2	2.374	1.99
		3	1.412	1.35
		4	1.0 	1.0
		5
	Final drive ratios:	3.73:1, 4.22:1, 4.55:1, 5.375
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CHASSIS
	Wheelbase ...................	80"
	Track dimension, front ......	45-1/4"
	Track dimension, rear .......	44-3/4"
	Shock absorber ..............	Lever
	Steering ratio ..............	2-1/3 turns
	Brakes ......................	Area 67.5 in sq
	Tire size ...................	5.20 x 13
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APPROVED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT (Class G & H - H only allowed this equipment)
	Close ratio gear box (Q.2354)
	Anti-roll bar (Q.2315)
	Large sump (Q.2341)
	Front springs (Q.2334)
	Rear springs (Q.2335) or (AHA5468)
	Fuel tank (Q.2336)
	Exhaust mainifold (Q.2345) or (AHA5448)
	Electric fuel pump (H.3592)(AUA-56)
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APPROVED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT (Class G only -- prohibited in class H)
	Competition exhaust system (Q.234/2347)
	Crankshaft-Sebring type (Q.262/2629)
	Crankshaft (AEA 440)
	Alfin brake drums (Q.2491)
	8" front brakes (Q.2353)
	Disc brakes (Q.2337, Q.2549, Q.2552)
	Pistons (2A.946)
	Valve springs (2A.950, AEA401)
	2 x 1-1/4" SU carburetors (Q.2343)
	2 x 1-1/2" SU carburetors (Q.2504/5)
	Manifold (Q.2344)
	Cylinder head (Q.2302)
	Oil cooler (Q.2342)
	Cold air box (Q.2350)
	Polished connecting rods (Q.2346)
	Flywheel (Q.2348) or (AEA 408)
	Clutch (Q.2349) or (AEJ 31)
	Distributor (2A.951)
	Light weight seats (Q.2609)
	Wire wheels (Q.2424/31)
	Large inlet valves (Q.2494)
	Large exhaust valves (Q.2495)
	Exhaust valves (AEA 400)
	Camshaft (2A.948) 	In open 16°BTDC, close 56°ABDC; lift 0.31"
				Ex open 51°BBDC, close 21°ATDC; clearance 0.015"
	Camshaft (Q.2629)	In open 20°BTDC, close 80°ABDC; lift 0.38"
				Ex open 50°BBDC, close 50°ATDC; clearance 0.015"
	Cylinder head Mk II
	Double valve springs (Q.2628)
	Limited slip differential (HAC23)
	Blanking sleeve (11G176)
	Valve spring collars (AEA 402-432)