1935 NASH

Model Designations:

Nash, Ambassador & Advanced "Eight," Series 3580, 8 Cylinder

Nash, Advanced "Six," Series 3520, 6 Cylinder

Nash Lafayette, Series 3510, 6 Cylinder

Nash Ambassador & Advanced Eight, Series 3580, 8 Cylinder Body Styles

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #3580

Base Price: $1,165; Shipping Weight: 3,750 Pounds

2 Door Victoria, 6 Passenger, Model #3585

Base Price: $1,115; Shipping Weight: 3,660 Pounds

4 Door Ambassador Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #3588

Base Price: $1,290; Shipping Weight: 3,750 Pounds

2 Door Ambassador Victoria, 6 Passenger, Model #3589

Base Price: $1,240; Shipping Weight: 3,660 Pounds

Production Totals by Body Style are not available.

Nash Advanced Six, Series 3520, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #3520

Base Price: $945; Shipping Weight: 3,630 Pounds

2 Door Victoria, 6 Passenger, Model #3525

Base Price: $895; Shipping Weight: 3,540 Pounds

Production Totals by Body Style are not available.

Nash Lafayette, Series 3510, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles

4 Door Standard Sedan, 5 Passenger, Model #3510

Base Price: $670; Shipping Weight: 3,000 Pounds

2 Door Standard Coupe, 2 Passenger, Model #3512

Base Price: $585; Shipping Weight: 2,925 Pounds

2 Door Standard Coupe, 2/4 Passenger, Model #3512R

Base Price: $700; Shipping Weight: 2,970 Pounds

4 Door Standard Brougham, 5 Passenger, Model #3513

Base Price: $700; Shipping Weight: 3,050 Pounds

2 Door Standard Trunk Sedan, 5 Passenger, Model #3515

Base Price: $650; Shipping Weight: 3,030 Pounds

2 Door Standard Sedan, 5 Passenger, Model #3516

Base Price: $620; Shipping Weight: 2,970 Pounds

4 Door Special Sedan, 5 Passenger, Model #3517

Base Price: $720; Shipping Weight: 3,030 Pounds

4 Door Special Brougham, 5 Passenger, Model #3518

Base Price: $750; Shipping Weight: 3,050 Pounds

Production Totals by Body Style are not available.

1935 NASH

Lafayette 6, Series 3510, General Specifications

Wheelbase: 113 Inches

Engine Type: Inline 6 Cylinder, L-Head

Bore & Stroke: 3-1/4" X 4-3/8"

Engine Displacement: 217.8 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 5.54 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 25.35

Horsepower: 75 @ 3,200 RPM

Torque: Not Available

Rear Axle Ratio: 4.70:1

Carburetor: Marvel "B"

Tire Size: 6.00 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 30, Rear, 30

Ambassador & Advanced 6, Series 3520, General Specifications

Wheelbase: 120 Inches

Engine Type: Inline 6 Cylinder, Overhead Valve

Bore & Stroke: 3-3/8" X 4-3/8"

Engine Displacement: 234.8 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 5.25 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 27.35

Horsepower: 88 @ 3,200 RPM

Torque: 100 Ft Lbs @ 350 RPM

Rear Axle Ratio: 4.41:1

Carburetor: Stromberg EX-32 .

Tire Size: 6.25 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 22, Rear, 26

Advanced 8, Series 3580, General Specifications

Wheelbase: 125 Inches

Engine Type: Inline 8 Cylinder, Overhead Valve

Bore & Stroke: 3-1/8" X 4-1/4"

Engine Displacement: 260.8 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 5.25 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 31.25

Horsepower: 88 @ 3,200 RPM

Torque: 110 Ft Lbs @ 350 RPM

Rear Axle Ratio: 4.1:1

Carburetor: Stromberg EE-22 .

Tire Size: 6.50 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 28, Rear, 28

Tune Up Specifications, Lafayette 6, Series 3510

Spark Plug Type: Champion 7, -16, or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .025"

Point Gap: .020"

Distributor Cam Angle: 38 degrees

Ignition Timing: "IGN" Mark on Vibration Damper

Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4

Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake .015", Exhaust .015"

Cylinder Head Torque: 60 Ft Lbs

Tune Up Specifications, Advanced 6, Series 3520

Spark Plug Type: Champion J-5 (2 Rib) , J-11, or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .025"

Point Gap: .020"

Distributor Cam Angle: 35 degrees

Ignition Timing: "IGN" Mark on Vibration Damper

Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4

Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake .015", Exhaust .015"

Cylinder Head Torque: 65 Ft Lbs

Tune Up Specifications, Advanced 8, Series 3580

Spark Plug Type: Champion J-5 (2 Rib), J-11, or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .025"

Point Gap: .017"

Distributor Cam Angle: 28 degrees

Ignition Timing: "IGN" Mark on Vibration Damper

Firing Order: 1-6-2-5-8-3-7-4

Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake .015", Exhaust .015"

Cylinder Head Torque: 65 Ft Lbs

Valve Specifications, Lafayette, Series 3510, 6 Cylinder

Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake .015"; Exhaust .015"

Clearance for Timing: Intake: .015"; Exhaust: .015"

Valve Timing: Both Intake & Exhaust are checked by Timing Sprocket Marks

Valve Seat Angle: Intake 45 degrees; Exhaust 45 degrees,

Valve Spring Pressure: 45 Lbs @ 2 inches (New Springs)

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .002"-.004"

Exhaust .002"-.004"

Valve Specifications, Advanced 6, Series 3520, 6 Cylinder

Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake .015"; Exhaust .015"

Clearance for Timing: Intake: .015"; Exhaust: .015"

Valve Timing: Intake Valve Opens, 15 Degrees After Top Dead Center

Exhaust Valve Closes, 7.5 Degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Seat Angle: Intake 45 degrees; Exhaust 45 degrees,

Valve Spring Pressure: Inner Spring: 21 Pounds @ 1-3/8"

Outer Spring: 38 Pounds @ 1-11/16"

Combined Pressure: 59 Pounds

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .002"-.004"

Exhaust .002"-.004"

Valve Specifications, Advanced 8, Series 3580, 8 Cylinder

Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake .015"; Exhaust .015"

Clearance for Timing: Intake: .015"; Exhaust: .015"

Valve Timing: Intake Valve Opens, 13.5 Degrees After Top Dead Center

Exhaust Valve Closes, 10 Degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Seat Angle: Intake 45 degrees; Exhaust 45 degrees,

Valve Spring Pressure: Inner Spring: 21 Pounds @ 1-3/8"

Outer Spring: 38 Pounds @ 1-11/16"

Combined Pressure: 59 Pounds

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .002"-.004"

Exhaust .002"-.004"

Piston & Ring Data, Lafayette, Series 3510, 6 Cylinder

Piston Removal: From Above

Piston Clearance (Minimum):

Top Land Inch .019"

Top of Skirt, Inch: .0015"

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Shim Thickness: .002"

Pounds Pull on Scale: 10

Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring: .015"

Oil Ring: .015"

Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:

Top Ring: .002"-.0035"

2nd Ring: .0015"-.003"

3rd Ring: .0015"-.0025"

4th Ring: .001"-.0025"

Piston & Ring Data, Advanced 6, Series 3520, 6 Cylinder &

Advanced 8, Series 3580, 8 Cylinder

Piston Removal: From Below on 8 Cylinder

From Above on 6 Cylinder

Piston Clearance (Minimum):

Top Land Inch .020"

Top of Skirt, Inch: .0015"

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Shim Thickness: .002"

Pounds Pull on Scale: 10

Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring: .015"

Oil Ring: .015"

Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:

Top Ring: .002"-.0035"

2nd Ring: .0015"-.003"

3rd Ring: .0015"-.0025"

4th Ring: .001"-.0025"

Engine Bearing Data, All Series

Camshaft End Play: .004"-.006"

Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .001"-.003"

Rod Journal Diameter: 1.9995"-2.0005"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.003"

Rod End Play: .006"-.012" inches

Rod Bolt Tension: 50-60 Lbs. Ft.

Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.4785"-2.4795"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0005" -.003"

Crankshaft End Play: .006"-.010"

Main Bolt Tension: 70 Lbs. Ft.

Capacities, Lafayette, Series 3510, 6 Cylinder

Cooling System: 19 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 15 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts;

Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20;

Above +10F 20W;

Above -10F 10W

Manual Transmission: 3 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 70, Winter 50

Rear Axle: 3 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 90EP, Winter 90EP

Capacities, Advanced 6, Series 3520, 6 Cylinder

Cooling System: 17-1/2 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 19 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 7 Quarts;

Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20;

Above +10F 20W;

Above -10F 10W

Manual Transmission: 3 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 70, Winter 50

Rear Axle: 6 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 90EP, Winter 90EP

Capacities, Advanced 8, Series 3580, 8 Cylinder

Cooling System: 21 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 19 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 7 Quarts;

Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20;

Above +10F 20W;

Above -10F 10W

Manual Transmission: 3 Pints, Without Overdrive: 5-1/2 Pints With Overdrive

Grade of Oil: Summer 70, Winter 50

Rear Axle: 6 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 90EP, Winter 90EP

Beginning Engine Numbers:

Model 3510: LE-13201

Model 3520: E-46125

Model 3580: B-87710

Beginning Serial Numbers:

Model 3510: L-13701

Model 3520: R-294725

Model 3580: B-75010

Brake Specifications, Lafayette, Model 3510

Lining Material: Molded

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 23-3/4"

Width: 1-3/4",

Thickness: 5/32"

Pedal Free Play: 3/8"

Brake Specifications, Advanced 6, Model 3520

Lining Material: Molded

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 23-13/16"

Width: 1-3/4",

Thickness: 5/32"

Pedal Free Play: 3/8"

Brake Specifications, Advanced 8, Model 3580

Lining Material: Molded

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 23-13/16"

Width: 2-1/4",

Thickness: 5/32"

Pedal Free Play: 3/8"

Wheel Alignment Specifications, All Series:

Caster: +2-1/2 Degrees

Camber: +1-1/4 Degrees

Toe In: 1/8"

Kingpin Inclination: 7 Degrees

Rear Axle Specifications, All Series:

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .005"-.007"

Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims

Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Shims

Axle Shaft End Play: .004"-.006"

Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, Series 10 (Lafayette):

Distributor #1GB-4317

Cam Angle: 38 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .020"

Condenser Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 500 RPM

Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 1,300 RPM

Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, Series 10 (Lafayette):

Distributor #1GB-4317A

Cam Angle: 38 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .020"

Condenser Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degrees @ 450 RPM

Full Advance: 5 Degrees @ 1,050 RPM

Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, Series 20 (Advanced 6):

Distributor #1GE-4012A

Cam Angle: 35 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .020"

Condenser Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 3 Degrees @ 305 RPM

Full Advance: 9 Degrees @ 680 RPM

Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, Series 20 (Advanced 6):

Distributor #1GE-4012

Cam Angle: 35 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .020"

Condenser Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 4 Degrees @ 410 RPM

Full Advance: 15 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM

Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, Model 80 (Advanced 8):

Distributor #1GK-4101

Cam Angle: 28 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .017"

Condenser Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 4 Degrees @ 410 RPM

Full Advance: 15 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM

Auto-Lite Generator Specifications, All Models

Generator #GAR-4601-5

Brush Spring Tension:

Main Brush: 50-60 Ounces

Third Brush: 50-60 Ounces

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 6 Volts: 3.51-3.89 Amperes

Low Output Test: 8 Amperes @ 1,100 RPM w/8.0 Volts

Maximum Output: 22.4 Amperes; 8 Volts

Auto-Lite Regulator Specifications - All Models:

Regulator Type: Regulated by Third Brush

Part #CB-4021

Armature Air Gap: .010"

Point Gap: .015" to .045"

Voltage to Close Relay Points: 6.5-7.25

Amperage to Open Relay Points: .5-2.5 Amperes

Maximum Operating Amperage: 15 Amperes

Starting Motor Specifications - Series 10 (Lafayette):

Part #MAB-4068

Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces

No Load Test: 60 Amperes, 5.5 Volts @ 3,700 RPM

Lock Test: 775 Amperes, 4.0 Volts @ 22.5 Ft Lbs Torque

Starting Motor Specifications - Series 20 (Advanced 6):

Part #MAB-4053

Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces

No Load Test: 60 Amperes, 5.5 Volts @ 3,700 RPM

Lock Test: 775 Amperes, 4.0 Volts @ 22.5 Ft Lbs Torque

Starting Motor Specifications - 8 Cylinder Models:

Part #MAB-4054

Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces

No Load Test: 60 Amperes, 5.5 Volts @ 3,700 RPM

Lock Test: 775 Amperes, 4.0 Volts @ 22.5 Ft Lbs Torque

Stromberg Carburetor Specifications - Series 80

Carburetor Model: EE-22

Part #A-18062

Code # N/A

Repair Kit # RK-38

Fuel Level: 5/8"

Throttle Position for Economizer Valve: 1/4"

Throttle Valve Location for Idle: .030"

Stromberg Carburetor Specifications - Series 20":

Carburetor Model: EX-32

Part #A-18063

Code # N/A

Repair Kit # RK-34

Fuel Level: 5/8"

Throttle Position for Economizer Valve: 27/64"

Throttle Valve Location for Idle: .012"

Stromberg Carburetor Specifications:

Carburetor Model: EX-22

Part #A-18132

Code # N/A

Repair Kit # RK-35

Fuel Level: 5/8"

Throttle Position for Economizer Valve: 23/64"

Throttle Valve Location for Idle: .012"

Stromberg Carburetor Specifications - Model 80:

Carburetor Model: EE-1

Part #A-18061

Code # N/A

Repair Kit # RK-37

Fuel Level: 1/2"

Throttle Position for Economizer Valve: 7/32"

Throttle Valve Location for Idle: .030"

Fuel Pump Data:

Nash & Lafayette:

Pump Type: R

Maximum Pressure: 3-1/2 PSI

Nash:

Pump Type: W

Maximum Pressure: 4-1/2 PSI

Dash Gauge Manufacturer:

Lafayette:

Gasoline: Stewart-Warner

Temperature: King-Seeley

Nash:

Gasoline: Stewart-Warner

Temperature: Stewart-Warner

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1935 Nash Historical Data

Model Year Introduction was on January 1, 1935.

Total 1935 Nash Production was 44,637.

Hydralic Brakes were introduced on Nash models, with the Lafayette still using mechanical brakes.

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