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1962 PCS Book

1962 PCS Index

Manufacturer:	MG					Class: F
Model:		MGA 1600 Mk II
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DESCRIPTION:
	2-Seater Coupe and Roadster
	Dry Weight: 2015 lbs
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ENGINE:	Type ..............	4 cyl ohv in line
	Bore & stroke .....	76.2mm x 88.9mm
	Capacity ..........	1622 cc
	Comp ratio ........	8.9:1
	Head material .....	Cast Iron
	Port size .........	Intake 1-1/8" dia; Exhaust 1-13/16"
	Piston material ...	Aluminum
	Piston weight .....	
	Timing data:
		Intake ....	Open 16° BTDC, Close 52° ABDC
		Exhaust ...	Open 52° BBDC, Close 21° ATDC
				-or-
		Intake ....	Open 24° BTDC, Close 64° ABDC
		Exhaust ...	Open 59° BBDC, Close 29° ATDC
	Valve lift: .......	0.35"
	Valve head dia:
		Intake ....	1.562" or 1.567"
		Exhaust ...	1.343" or 1.348"
	Valve spring ......	Outer 58-60 lbs, Inner 30-32 lbs
	Carburation .......	Two SU H4
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TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN:
	Ratios:	
		1	3.637	2.45
		2	2.214	1.62
		3	1.374	1.268
		4	1.0	1.0
		5
	Final drive ratios: 3.9, 4.1, 4.3, 4.55, 4.875
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CHASSIS
	Wheelbase ...................	94"
	Track dimension, front ......	47.5" (disc), 47.875" (wire)
	Track dimension, rear .......	48.75" (disc), 48.75" (wire)
	Shock absorber ..............	Lever Arm
	Steering ratio ..............	13.5:1
	Brakes ......................	Front: Disc, Rear: Drum
	Tire size ...................	5.60 x 15
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APPROVED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
	Blanking sleeve (Thermo-bypass) II G 176
	1-3/4" (H6) Carburators (AVC.780)
	Inlet Manifold (AEH.200)
	Heavy valve springs (1H.1111/1112)
	Oil cooler kit (8G.2282)
	Competition clutch assembly (AHH.5457)
	Close ratio gears
	HD Anti-roll bar(AHH.5940)
	HD Wire wheels, 60 spoke/steel rim (AHH.8001)
	Fuel tank - 25 gal (AHH.5590)
	Fuel tank - 18 gal (AHH.5863)
	Limited slip differential (HAC.24)
	Twin branch exhaust system (AH.6123)
	Competition flywheel (AEH.442)
	Wide overlap racing camshaft (AEH.714)