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1962 PCS Book

1962 PCS Index

Manufacturer:	MG					Class: H
Model:		TC, TD, Mk II
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DESCRIPTION:
	2-Seater Roadster
	Dry Weight: 
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ENGINE:	Type ..............	4 cyl ohv in line
	Bore & stroke .....	66.5mm x 90mm
	Capacity ..........	1250 cc
	Comp ratio ........	7.25:1
	Head material .....	Cast Iron
	Port size .........	Intake and Exhaust: 30 x 30mm
	Piston material ...	Aluminum
	Piston weight .....	9-1/2 oz
	Timing data:
		Intake ....	Open 11° BTDC, Close 57° ABDC
		Exhaust ...	Open 52° BBDC, Close 24° ATDC
	Valve lift: .......	8mm
	Valve head dia:
		Intake ....	33mm
		Exhaust ...	31mm
	Valve spring ......	93 lb shut, 123 lb open
	Carburation .......	Two SU 1-1/4"
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TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN:
	Ratios:		TC	TD, Mk II
		1	3.38	3.5
		2	1.95	2.07
		3	1.35	1.385
		4	1.0	1.0
		5
	Final drive ratios: 4.875(39/8), 5.125(41/8)
			    TC Only: 5.428(38/7); TD, MkII Only: 4.55(41/9)
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CHASSIS
	Wheelbase ...................	94"
	Track dimension, front ......	45" (TC); 47-3/8" (TD)
	Track dimension, rear .......	45" (TC); 50" (TD)
	Shock absorber ..............	Lever
	Steering ratio ..............	11:1 (TC); 13.75:1 (TD)
	Brakes ......................	
	Tire size ...................	4.50 x 15, 5.50 x 15
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APPROVED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
	9.3:1 Compression ratio
	36mm Inlet valves
	34mm Exhaust valves
	150 lbs (open) valves
	AEG #122 camshaft
	1-1/2" SU carburators
	Duel fuel pumps
	Dual fuel lines
	6 qt sump
	15" wire wheels (5.50x15) (TC)(TD,MkII equipped with disc wheels only)
	Andrex shock absorbers (MkII)