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Manufacturer: Austin Healey Class: D Model: 3000 and 3000 Mk II ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DESCRIPTION: 2-4 Seater Roadster Steel and Aluminum Body Dry Weight: 2-Seater 2381 lb, 4-Seater 2880 lbs ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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)