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1962 PCS Book

1962 PCS Index

Manufacturer:	Chevrolet					Class: B
Model:		Corvette 1953-1954
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DESCRIPTION:
	Dry Weight: not specified
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ENGINE:	Type ..............	6 cyl in line
	Bore & stroke .....	3-9/16" x 3-15/16"
	Capacity ..........	3860 cc
	Comp ratio ........	8:1
	Head material .....	Cast Iron
	Port size .........	Intake 1.44", Exhaust 1.28"
	Piston material ...	Aluminum w/steel struts
	Piston weight .....	18.88 oz
	Timing data:
		Intake ....	Open 19°30' BTDC, Close 224°30 ATDC
		Exhaust ...	Open 239 BTDC, Close 5° ATDC 
	Valve lift: .......	0.3987" (std) or 0.394" (opt) at zero lash
	Valve head dia:
		Intake ....	1.88"
		Exhaust ...	1.505"
	Valve spring ......	Outer 72 lbs @ 1.858"; 160 lbs @ 1.462"
				Inner 31 lbs @ 1.788";  61 lbs @ 1.392"
	Carburation .......	Three Carter #3706989
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TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN:
	Ratios:
		1	Powerglide
		2	"
		3	"
		4	"
		5	"
	Final drive ratios:	3.55=11/39
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CHASSIS
	Wheelbase ...................	101.85"
	Track dimension, front ......	56.7"
	Track dimension, rear .......	58.8"
	Shock absorber ..............	Delco
	Steering ratio ..............	21:1
	Brakes ......................	
	Tire size ...................	6.70 x 15
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