1937 NASH
Model Designations:
Nash, Ambassador "Eight," Series 3780, 8 Cylinder
Nash, Ambassador "Six," Series 3720, 6 Cylinder
Nash Lafayette, Series 3710, 6 Cylinder
Nash Ambassador Eight, Series 3780, 8 Cylinder Body Styles
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #3788
Base Price: $945; Shipping Weight: 3,720 Pounds
2 Door Victoria, 6 Passenger, Model #3783
Base Price: $895; Shipping Weight: 3,690 Pounds
2 Door A-P Coupe, 3/5 Passenger, Model #3782A
Base Price: $910; Shipping Weight: 3,610 Pounds
2 Door Coupe, 3 Passenger, Model #3782
Base Price: $855; Shipping Weight: 3,590 Pounds
2 Door Coupe, 3/5 Passenger, Model #3782R
Base Price: $895: Shipping Weight: 3,640 Pounds
2 Door Cabriolet, 3/5 Passenger, Model #3781
Base Price: $960; Shipping Weight: 3,640 Pounds
Production Totals by Body Style are not available.
Nash Ambassador Six, Series 3720, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles
2 Door Cabriolet, 3/5 Passenger, Model #3721
Base Price: $860; Shipping Weight: 3,320 Pounds
2 Door Coupe, 3 Passenger, Model #3722
Base Price: $755; Shipping Weight: 3,290 Pounds
2 Door Coupe, 3/5 Passenger, Model #3722R
Base Price: $795: Shipping Weight: 3,320 Pounds
2 Door A-P Coupe, 3/5 Passenger, Model #3722A
Base Price: $810; Shipping Weight: 3,310 Pounds
2 Door Victoria, 6 Passenger, Model #3723
Base Price: $795; Shipping Weight: 3,380 Pounds
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #3728
Base Price: $845; Shipping Weight: 3,400 Pounds
Production Totals by Body Style are not available.
Nash Lafayette, Series 3710, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles
2 Door Cabriolet, 3/5 Passenger, Model #3711
Base Price: $740; Shipping Weight: 3,180 Pounds
2 Door Coupe, 3 Passenger, 3 Window, Model #3712
Base Price: $595; Shipping Weight: 3,140 Pounds
2 Door Coupe, 3/5 Passenger, 3 Window, Model #3712R
Base Price: $650; Shipping Weight: 3,190 Pounds
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #3610
Base Price: $675; Shipping Weight: 2,950 Pounds
2 Door A-P Coupe, 3/5 Passenger, Model l#3712A
Base Price: $660; Shipping Weight: 3,160 Pounds
2 Door Victoria Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model #3713
Base Price: $650; Shipping Weight: 3,200 Pounds
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #3718
Base Price: $700; Shipping Weight: 3,240 Pounds
Production Totals by Body Style are not available.
1937 NASH
Lafayette 6, Series 3710, General Specifications
Wheelbase: 117 Inches
Engine Type: Inline 6 Cylinder, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3-3/8" X 4-3/8"
Engine Displacement: 234.8 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 5.56 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 27.34
Horsepower: 90 @ 3,400 RPM
Torque: 171 Ft Lbs @ 1,200 RPM
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.11:1
Carburetor: Stromberg AX2
Tire Size: 6.00 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 28, Rear, 28
Ambassador 6, Series 3720, General Specifications
Wheelbase: 121 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: 5.80 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 27.35
Horsepower: 95 @ 3,400 RPM
Torque: 174 Ft Lbs @ 1,650 RPM
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.11:1
Carburetor: Stromberg EX-32
Tire Size: 6.25 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 27, Rear, 27
Ambassador 8, Series 3780, 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: 105 @ 3,400 RPM
Torque: 196 Ft Lbs @ 1,850 RPM
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.44:1
Carburetor: Stromberg EE-1 .
Tire Size: 7.00 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 26, Rear, 26
Tune Up Specifications, Lafayette 6, Series 3710
Spark Plug: Gap .025"
Spark Plug Type: Champion 7, D-16, or Equivalent
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: 60 Ft Lbs
Tune Up Specifications, Ambassador 6, Series 3720
Spark Plug: Gap .025"
Spark Plug Type: Champion J-8, J-11, or Equivalent
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, Ambassador 8, Series 3780
Spark Plug: Gap .025"
Spark Plug Type: Champion J-8, J-11, or Equivalent
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 3710, 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: 68 Lbs @ 2 inches (New Springs)
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .002"-.004"
Exhaust .002"-.004"
Valve Specifications, Ambassador 6, Series 3720, 6 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, 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, Ambassador 8, Series 3780, 8 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, 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 3710, 6 Cylinder
Piston Removal: From Above
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"
Piston & Ring Data, Ambassador 6, Series 3720, 6 Cylinder &
Ambassador 8, Series 3780, 8 Cylinder
Piston Removal: From Below on 8 Cylinder
From Above on 6 Cylinder
Piston Clearance (Minimum):
Top Land Inch .018"
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 3710, 6 Cylinder
Cooling System: 20 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts;
Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20;
Above +10F 20W;
Above -10F 10W
Manual Transmission: 3-1/2 Pints Without Overdrive: 6 Pints With Overdrive
Grade of Oil: Summer 70, Winter 50
Rear Axle: 4 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90EP, Winter 90EP
Capacities, Ambassador 6, Series 3720, 6 Cylinder
Cooling System: 17 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 7 Quarts;
Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20;
Above +10F 20W;
Above -10F 10W
Manual Transmission: 3-1/2 Pints Without Overdrive; 6 Pints With Overdrive
Grade of Oil: Summer 70, Winter 50
Rear Axle: 4 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90EP, Winter 90EP
Capacities, Ambassador 8, Series 3780, 8 Cylinder
Cooling System: 18 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 7 Quarts;
Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20;
Above +10F 20W;
Above -10F 10W
Manual Transmission: 3-1/2 Pints, Without Overdrive: 6 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 3710: LE-50281
HE-501
Model 3720: E-60711
Model 3780: B-92731
Beginning Serial Numbers:
Model 3710: L-50781
H-1001
Model 3720: R-309311
Model 3780: B-180031
Brake Specifications, 6 Cylinder Models
Lining Material: Molded
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 22-1/16"
Width: 2",
Thickness: 3/16"
Pedal Free Play: 3/8"
Brake Specifications, Ambassador 8, Model 3780
Lining Material: Molded
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 24"
Width: 2-1/4",
Thickness: 3/16"
Pedal Free Play: 3/8"
Wheel Alignment Specifications, All Series:
Caster: +1-1/2 Degrees
Camber: +1-1/4 Degrees
Toe In: 1/32"
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 #1GW-4010
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 @ 355 RPM
Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, Series 20:
Distributor #1GE-4012B
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: 2 Degrees @ 380 RPM
Full Advance: 9 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, Series 20:
Distributor #1GE-4012C
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 @ 370 RPM
Full Advance: 13 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, Model 80:
Distributor #1GK-4101A
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: 2 Degrees @ 380 RPM
Full Advance: 9 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, Model 80:
Distributor #1GK-4101B
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 @ 400 RPM
Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 1,100 RPM
Auto-Lite Generator Specifications, Series 10 (Lafayette) & 20:
Generator #GCM-4803-4
Brush Spring Tension:
Main Brush: 53 Ounces (Maximum)
Third Brush: 53 Ounces (Maximum)
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current @ 6 Volts: 3.51-3.89 Amperes
Low Output Test: 8 Amperes, 7.6 Volts @ 1,090 RPM
Maximum Output: 23 Amperes; 8 Volts
Auto-Lite Generator Specifications, Series 10 (Lafayette) & 20:
Generator #GCM-4803A-4
Brush Spring Tension:
Main Brush: 53 Ounces (Maximum)
Third Brush: 53 Ounces (Maximum)
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current @ 6 Volts: 3.51-3.89 Amperes
Low Output Test: 8 Amperes, 7.6 Volts @ 1,090 RPM
Maximum Output: 23 Amperes; 8 Volts
Auto-Lite Generator Specifications, Series 80:
Generator #GCO-4802
Brush Spring Tension: 53 Ounces (Maximum)
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.47-1.63 Amperes
Low Output Test: 8 Amperes, 8 Volts @ 1,125 RPM
Maximum Output: 28 Amperes; 8 Volts @ 1,850 RPM
Auto-Lite Generator Specifications, Series 80:
Generator #GCO-4802A
Brush Spring Tension: 53 Ounces (Maximum)
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.47-1.63 Amperes
Low Output Test: 8 Amperes, 8 Volts @ 1,125 RPM
Maximum Output: 28 Amperes; 8 Volts @ 1,850 RPM
Auto-Lite Regulator Specifications - Series 10 (Lafayette), 20 & 40:
Regulator Type: Regulated by Third Brush
Part #CB-4014
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
Auto-Lite Regulator Specifications - Series 80:
Regulator Type: Voltage & Current
Part #VRB-4002S
Ground Polarity: Positive
Voltage to Close Relay Points: 6.4-7.0
Amperage to Open Relay Points: .5-3.0 Amperes
Maximum Operating Amperage: 27-29 Amperes
Maximum Operating Voltage @ 70 Degrees:
Before Serial #8R-000001: 7.65 Volts
#8R-00001 & Later: 7.45 Volts
Starting Motor Specifications - 6 Cylinder:
Part #MAB-4076
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 10 (Lafayette):
Carburetor Model: AX-2
Part #A-18322
Code # 8-25A
Repair Kit # RK-39
Fuel Level: 5/8"
Throttle Position for Economizer Valve: 21/64"
Throttle Valve Location for Idle: .012"
Stromberg Carburetor Specifications - Series 20:
Carburetor Model: EX-32
Part #A-18143
Code # 8-26A
Repair Kit # RK-40
Fuel Level: 3/4"
Throttle Position for Economizer Valve: 27/64"
Throttle Valve Location for Idle: .012"
Stromberg Carburetor Specifications - Series 80:
Carburetor Model: EE-1
Part #A-18141
Code # 8-27
Repair Kit # RK-41
Fuel Level: 1/2"
Throttle Position for Economizer Valve: 7/32"
Throttle Valve Location for Idle: .030"
Stromberg Carburetor Specifications - Series 80:
Carburetor Model: EE-1
Part #A-18151
Code # 8-28
Repair Kit # N/A
Fuel Level: 1/2"
Throttle Position for Economizer Valve: 7/32"
Throttle Valve Location for Idle: .030"
Fuel Pump Data:
Pump Type: W
Maximum Pressure: 4-1/2 PSI
Pump Type AD
Maximum Pressure: 3-1/2 PSI
Dash Gauge Manufacturer:
Lafayette:
Gasoline: Moto-Meter-Neco
Temperature: King-Seeley
Oil Pressure: King-Seeley
Ammeter: King-Seeley
Nash:
Gasoline: Moto-Meter-Neco
Temperature: Moto-Meter-Neco
Oil Pressure: Moto-Meter-Neco
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1937 Nash Historical Data
Model Year Introduction was on October 1, 1936.
Total 1937 Nash Production was 70,571.
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