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1962 PCS Book

1962 PCS Index

Manufacturer:	Austin Healey					Class: G
Model:		Sprite Mk II
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DESCRIPTION:
	2-Seater Roadster
	Dry Weight: 1280 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 ........	9:1
	Head material .....	Cast Iron
	Port size .........	Intake: 26mm, Exhaust 25mm
	Piston material ...	Aluminum
	Piston weight .....	
	Timing data:
		Intake ....	Open 5°BTDC, Close 45°ABDC
		Exhaust ...	Open 51° BBDC, Close 21° ATDC 
	Valve lift: .......	7.97mm
	Valve head dia:
		Intake ....	29.36mm
		Exhaust ...	25.4mm
	Valve spring ......	52 lb @ 1.2968", 85 lb @ 1.012"
	Carburation .......	Two SU H2
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TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN:
	Ratios:	
		1	3.2
		2	1.916
		3	1.357
		4	1.0
		5
	Final drive ratios: 3.73:1, 3.909:1, 4.22:1, 4.55:1, 4.875:1, 5.375:1
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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 ......................	
	Tire size ...................	5.20 x 13
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APPROVED OPTIONAL 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)
	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)