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1962 PCS Book

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Manufacturer:	Elva					Class: E
Model:		Courier (1960-1962)
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DESCRIPTION:
	2-Seater Fiberglass Roadster
	Dry Weight: 1428 lbs
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ENGINE:	Type ..............	4 cyl ohv in line (MGA 1600)
	Bore & stroke .....	75.4mm x 88.9mm
	Capacity ..........	1588 cc
	Comp ratio ........	8.3:1
	Head material .....	Cast Iron
	Port size .........	Intake 1-3/8"; Exhaust 1-1/16" x 1-13/16"
	Piston material ...	Aluminum Alloy
	Piston weight .....	11 oz
	Timing data:
		Intake ....	Open 16° BTDC, Close 58° ABDC
		Exhaust ...	Open 51° BBDC, Close 21° ATDC
	Valve lift: .......	0.290" (std); 0.35" (opt)
	Valve head dia:
		Intake ....	1.5"
		Exhaust ...	1.281"
	Valve spring ......	Outer 62.5 lbs, Inner 30 lbs (fitted)
	Carburation .......	Two SU 1-1/2"
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TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN:
	Ratios:	
		1	3.64	2.45
		2	2.214	1.62
		3	1.374	1.268
		4	1.0	1.0
		5
	Final drive ratios: 3.7, 4.2, 4.55
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CHASSIS
	Wheelbase ...................	90"
	Track dimension, front ......	50"
	Track dimension, rear .......	50"
	Shock absorber ..............	Telescopic
	Steering ratio ..............	2-1/2 turns
	Brakes ......................	Drums - front 9 x 1-1/2; rear 8 x 1-1/2
	Tire size ...................	5.20 X 14
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APPROVED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
	MG camshaft (1H.603)
	Exhaust valves (1H.1025)
	Oil cooler kit (ARH.113)
	Heavy valve springs (1H.1111/1112)
	Inlet manifold (AEH.200)
	Two 1-3/4" bore SU carburators
	9.25:1 pistons (12H.175)
	Connecting rods (AEH.642-644)
	Competition clutch assembly (AHH.5457)
	Double fuel pump (AUA.73)
	Distributor (1H.1036)
	Disc brakes on front wheels (9-1/2")
	Drum brakes on rear wheels (9 x 1-1/2")
	Wide-rim wheels (5 in)