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1962 PCS Book

1962 PCS Index

Manufacturer:	Morgan					Class: E
Model:		Plus 4 (1954-1957)
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DESCRIPTION:
	2-Seater Steel-bodied Roadster
	Dry Weight: 1900 lbs
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ENGINE:	Type ..............	4 cyl ohv in line (TR2-TR3)
	Bore & stroke .....	83mm x 92mm
	Capacity ..........	1991 cc
	Comp ratio ........	8.5:1, 9.2:1
	Head material .....	Cast Iron
	Port size .........	Intake-1.5", Exhaust-1.25"x1.06"
	Piston material ...	Aluminum Alloy
	Piston weight .....	22 oz complete
	Timing data:
		Intake ....	Open 15° BTDC, Close 55° ABDC
		Exhaust ...	Open 55° BBDC, Close 15° ATDC
	Valve lift: .......	0.376", 0.425"
	Valve head dia:
		Intake ....	1-9/16"
		Exhaust ...	1-5/16"
	Valve spring ......	166 lbs open
	Carburation .......	Two SU H4
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TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN:
	Ratios:	
		1	12.85	13.5
		2	7.38	8.0
		3	5.24	5.4
		4	3.73	4.1
		5
	Final drive ratios: 3.73(41/11), 4.1(41/10)
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CHASSIS
	Wheelbase ...................	96"
	Track dimension, front ......	47"
	Track dimension, rear .......	47"
	Shock absorber ..............	
	Steering ratio ..............	1-3/4 turns
	Brakes ......................	
	Tire size ...................	5.00/5.25x16, 5.50x16,
					5.60x15(wire wheels)
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APPROVED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
	15" Dunlop wire wheels
	11" Disc brakes on front wheels
	Electric fuel pump (in addition to mechanical pump)
	Oversize liners (122166)
	Oversize pistons (122208)
	Cylinder head gasket (2054481)