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1962 PCS Book

1962 PCS Index

Manufacturer:	Austin Healey					Class: D
Model:		3000 and 3000 Mk II
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DESCRIPTION:
	2-4 Seater Roadster
	Steel and Aluminum Body
	Dry Weight: 2-Seater 2381 lb, 4-Seater 2880 lbs
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ENGINE:	Type ..............	OHV 6 cyl in line
	Bore & stroke .....	83.6mm x 88.9mm
	Capacity ..........	2912 cc
	Comp ratio ........	9.3:1, 9.6:1
	Head material .....	Cast Iron
	Port size .........	Intake: 1.325", Exhaust 1.65"
	Piston material ...	Aluminum Alloy
	Piston weight .....	1 lb 5 oz 11 drams complete
	Timing data:
		Intake ....	Open 5°,16°,5° BTDC, Close 45°,56°,45° ABDC
		Exhaust ...	Open 40°,51°,51° BBDC, Close 10°,21°,21° ATDC 
	Valve lift: .......	0.314" or 0.356"
	Valve head dia:
		Intake ....	1.75"
		Exhaust ...	1.56"
	Valve spring ......	Inner: 26 lb, Outer: 55.7 lb, fitted & closed
	Carburation .......	Two SU/HD6
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TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN:
	Ratios:
		1	2.93	2.413
		2	2.053	1.722
		3	1.039	1.195
		4	1.00	1.00
		5
	Final drive ratios:	3.545:1, 3.909:1, 4.1:1, 4.3:1, 4.8:1
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CHASSIS
	Wheelbase ...................	91.23"
	Track dimension, front ......	48.75"
	Track dimension, rear .......	50"
	Shock absorber ..............	Lever
	Steering ratio ..............	15:1
	Brakes ......................	
	Tire size ...................	5.90 x 15
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APPROVED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
	Camshafts (AEC865 or (690/1223)
	Valve Springs (1G 2887)
	SU HD8 Carburators (AUC 938)
	3 x SU 2" Carburators and manifold
	25 gal or 15 gal gas tank
	Cold air box (H.8427)
	Large Sump (H.8427)
	Front springs (1H.4092) or (1H.4055)
	Rear sprints (H.8776)
	Anti Roll Bar (H.8275)
	Oil Cooler (AJA.5291)
	Wire Wheels (60 spoke - AHH 8000/8001)
	Overdrive
	Flare pipes on carburator
	Distributor (LT 17001)
	Rear disc brake kit (H.8462)
	Additioal front dampers-telescopic (H.8792)
	Close ratio gear box (H.8794)
	Light-weight seats (Q.2609)
	Limited slip differential (HAC-25)