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1962 PCS Book

1962 PCS Index

Manufacturer:	Fairthorpe  					Class: E
Model:		Electron Mk II
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DESCRIPTION:
	2-Seater Fiberglass Roadster
	Dry Weight: 1150 lb (1962 Model - 950 lbs)
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ENGINE:	Type ..............	4 cyl ohc in line (Coventry Climax FWA)
	Bore & stroke .....	72.4mm x 66.6mm (1960-61 model bore = 3.0")
	Capacity ..........	1098 cc (1960-61 model displacement = 1220 cc)
	Comp ratio ........	9.8:1
	Head material .....	Aluminum Alloy
	Port size .........	Intake 1.1", Exhaust 1.0"
	Piston material ...	Aluminum Alloy
	Piston weight .....	12 oz 10 drms complete
	Timing data:
		Intake ....	Open 12°/20° BTDC, Close 56°/64° ABDC
		Exhaust ...	Open 56°/64° BBDC, Close 12°/20° ATDC
	Valve lift: .......	0.300" or 0.350"
	Valve head dia:
		Intake ....	1.350"
		Exhaust ...	1.200"
	Valve spring ......	Outer 67 lb @ 0.910", Inner 25 lb @ 0.686"
	Carburation .......	Two SU H4
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TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN:
	Ratios:	
		1	16.1	13.85	13.45
		2	9.55	8.2	7.8
		3	6.28	5.43	5.03
		4	4.55	4.1	3.7
		5
	Final drive ratios: 3.7, 4.1, 4.55
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CHASSIS
	Wheelbase ...................	82"
	Track dimension, front ......	48"
	Track dimension, rear .......	45-1/2" (48" for 1962 model)
	Shock absorber ..............	Telescopic
	Steering ratio ..............	1-2/3 turns (2-1/4 turns for 1962 model)
	Brakes ......................	Disc brakes std equipment for 1962 model
	Tire size ...................	5.90x14, 15x155mm (5.60x13 for '62 model)
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APPROVED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
	Disc brakes on front wheels