1950 NASH

1950 NASH

Model Designations:

Nash Statesman, Series 40, 6 Cylinder

Nash, Ambassador, Series 60, 6 Cylinder

Nash Rambler, Series 10, 6 Cylinder

Nash Statesman, Series 40, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles

Nash Statesman Line

2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger, Model #5032

Base Price: $1,633; Shipping Weight: 2,830 Pounds; Production Total: 1,198

Super Line

2 Door Brougham, 5 Passenger, Model #5043

Base Price: $1,735; Shipping Weight: 2,940 Pounds; Production Total: 1,489

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #5048

Base Price: $1,738; Shipping Weight: 2,965 Pounds; Production Total: 60,090

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #5049

Base Price: $1,713; Shipping Weight: 2,930 Pounds; Production Total: 34,196

Custom Line

2 Door Brougham, 5 Passenger, Model #5053

Base Price: $1,894; Shipping Weight: 2,965 Pounds; Production Total: 132

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #5058

Base Price: $1,897; Shipping Weight: 2,990 Pounds; Production Total: 11,500

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #5059

Base Price: $1,872; Shipping Weight: 2,950 Pounds; Production Total: 2,693

Nash Ambassador, Series 60, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles

Super Line

2 Door Brougham Sedan, 5 Passenger, Model #5063

Base Price: $2,060; Shipping Weight: 3,335 Pounds; Production Total: 716

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #5068

Base Price: $2,064; Shipping Weight: 3,350 Pounds; Production Total: 27,523

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #5069

Base Price: $2,039; Shipping Weight: 3,325 Pounds; Production Total: 7,237

Custom Line

2 Door Brougham Sedan, 5 Passenger, Model #5073

Base Price: $2,219; Shipping Weight: 3,385 Pounds; Production Total: 108

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #5078

Base Price: $2,223; Shipping Weight: 3,390 Pounds; Production Total: 12,427

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #5079

Base Price: $2,198; Shipping Weight: 3,365 Pounds; Production Total: 1,045

Nash Rambler, Series 5010, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Custom Convertible, 5 Passenger, Model #5021

Base Price: $1,808; Shipping Weight: 2,430 Pounds; Production Total: 9,330

2 Door Custom Station Wagon, 5 Passenger, Model #5024

Base Price: $1,808; Shipping Weight: 2,515 Pounds; Production Total: 1,712

2 Door Custom Convertible, 5 Passenger, Model #5121

Base Price: $1,808; Shipping Weight: 2,430 Pounds; Production Total: 378

2 Door Custom Trunk Sedan, 5 Passenger, Model #5026

Base Price: N/A; Shipping Weight: N/A; Production Total: 6

2 Door Super Station Wagon, 5 Passenger, Model #5114

Base Price: N/A; Shipping Weight: N/A; Production Total: 1

2 Door Custom Station Wagon, 5 Passenger, Model #5124

Base Price: N/A; Shipping Weight: N/A; Production Total: 1

1950 NASH

Nash Rambler Series 5010, 6 Cylinder, General Specifications

Wheelbase: 100 Inches

Engine Type: Inline 6 Cylinder, L-Head

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

Engine Displacement: 172.6 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 7.25 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 23.44

Horsepower: 82 @ 3,800 RPM

Torque: 138 Ft Lbs @ 1,600 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 30 PSI

Rear Axle Ratio: Not Available

Carburetor: Carter YF, Model 757S

Tire Size: 5.90 x 15 inches; Inflation Pressure, N/A

Nash Statesman Series 5040, 6 Cylinder, General Specifications

Wheelbase: 112 Inches

Engine Type: Inline 6 Cylinder, L-Head

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

Engine Displacement: 184.0 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 7.00 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 23.44

Horsepower: 85 @ 3,800 RPM

Torque: 140 Ft Lbs @ 1,600 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 30 PSI

Rear Axle Ratio: Not Available

Carburetor: Carter WA1-694S

Tire Size: 6.40 x 15 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 24, Rear, 24

Ambassador 6, Series 5060, 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: 7.30 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 27.35

Horsepower: 115 @ 3,400 RPM

Torque: 210 Ft Lbs @ 1,600 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 30 PSI

Rear Axle Ratio: Not Available

Carburetor: Carter WA1, Model 683S

Tire Size: 7.10 x 15 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 24, Rear, 24

Tune Up Specifications, Nash Rambler, Series 5010

Spark Plug: Gap .030"

Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite A5, Champion J-8 or J-11, or Equivalent

Point Gap: .020"

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

Ignition Timing: IGN Mark on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Manual Transmission: 475 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 375 RPM (In Drive)

Cylinder Head Torque: 60 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 120 PSI (Minimum)

Tune Up Specifications, Nash Statesman, Series 5040

Spark Plug: Gap .030"

Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite A5, Champion J-8 or J-11, or Equivalent

Point Gap: .020"

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

Ignition Timing: TDC Mark on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Manual Transmission: 475 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 375 RPM (In Drive)

Cylinder Head Torque: 60 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 120 PSI (Minimum)

Tune Up Specifications, Ambassador, Series 5060

Spark Plug: Gap .030"

Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite A-5, Champion J-8 or J-11, or Equivalent

Point Gap: .020"

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

Ignition Timing: TDC Mark on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Manual Transmission: 475 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 375 RPM (In Drive)

Cylinder Head Torque: 65 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 130 PSI (Minimum)

Valve Specifications, Nash Rambler, Series 5010, 6 Cylinder

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

Clearance for Timing: Intake: .019"; Exhaust: .019"

Valve Timing:

Intake Valve Opens @ 6 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Valve Closes @ 10 Degrees After Top Dead Center

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

Valve Spring Pressure: 37 Lbs @ 1-3/4 inches (New Springs)

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .0013"-.0028"

Exhaust .0013"-.0028"

Valve Specifications, Nash Statesman, Series 5040, 6 Cylinder

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

Clearance for Timing: Intake: .019"; Exhaust: .019"

Valve Timing:

Intake Valve Opens @ 6 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Valve Closes @ 10 Degrees After Top Dead Center

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

Valve Spring Pressure: 37 Lbs @ 1-3/4 inches (New Springs)

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .002"-.003"

Exhaust .002"-.003"

Valve Specifications, Ambassador, Series 5060, 6 Cylinder

Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake .015"; Exhaust .018"

Clearance for Timing: Intake: .0225"; Exhaust: .0225"

Valve Timing:

Intake Valve Opens @ 8-1/2 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Valve Closes @ 10-1/2 Degrees After Top Dead Center

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

Valve Spring Pressure: 53 Lbs @ 1-13/16"

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

Exhaust .002"-.004"

Piston & Ring Data, Nash Rambler, Series 5010, 6 Cylinder &

Nash Statesman, Series 5040, 6 Cylinder

Piston Removal: From Above

Piston Clearance (Minimum):

Top Land Inch .017"

Top of Skirt, Inch: .001"

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Piston Supported at its own weight anywhere in the cylinder

Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring: .010"

Oil Ring: .010"

Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:

Compression Ring: .002"-.004"

Oil Ring: .002"-.004"

Piston & Ring Data, Ambassador , Series 5060, 6 Cylinder

Piston Removal: Above

Piston Clearance (Minimum):

Top Land Inch .018"

Top of Skirt, Inch: .001"

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Piston Supported at its own weight anywhere in the cylinder

Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring: .010"

Oil Ring: .010"

Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:

Compression Ring: .002"-.004"

Oil Ring: .002"-.004"

Engine Bearing Data, Rambler, Series 5010, 6 Cylinder &

Nash Statesman, Series 5040, 6 Cylinder:

Camshaft End Play: .004"-.006"

Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .001"-.003"

Rod Journal Diameter: 2.094" - 2.095"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .001"-.0025"

Rod End Play: .006"-.014" inches

Rod Bolt Tension: 27-30 Lbs. Ft.

Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.4785"-2.4795"

Main Bearing Clearance: .002"

Crankshaft End Play: .006"-.008"

Main Bolt Tension: 70 Lbs. Ft.

Engine Bearing Data, Nash Ambassador, Series 5060, 6 Cylinder

Camshaft End Play: .004"-.006"

Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .001"-.003"

Rod Journal Diameter: 2.000"- 2.001"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .001"-.0025"

Rod End Play: .006"-.014" inches

Rod Bolt Tension: 50-55 Lbs. Ft.

Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.4785"-2.4795"

Main Bearing Clearance: .002

Crankshaft End Play: .006"-.008"

Main Bolt Tension: 70 Lbs. Ft.

Capacities, Nash Rambler, Series 5010, 6 Cylinder

Cooling System:

11 Quarts, Without Heater

12 Quarts With Heater

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts;

Manual Transmission: 1-1/2 Pints Without Overdrive: 2-3/4 Pints With Overdrive

Automatic Transmission: 8-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle: 3 Pints

Capacities, Nash Statesman, Series 5040, 6 Cylinder

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 14 Quarts

With Heater: 15 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts;

Manual Transmission: 2-1/4 Pints Without Overdrive: 3-1/2 Pints With Overdrive

Automatic Transmission: 8-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle: 3 Pints

Capacities, Ambassador 6, Series 5060, 6 Cylinder

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 17 Quarts

With Heater: 18 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts;

Manual Transmission: 2-1/4 Pints Without Overdrive; 3-1/2 Pints With Overdrive

Automatic Transmission: 11 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4 Pints

Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications, Series 10 & 40:

Distributor #1112351

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Cam Angle: 31 to 37 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .022"

Condenser Capacity: .18-.23 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 300 RPM

Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 1,400 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches ov Vacuum to Start Plunger Movenent: 3" to 5" Vacuum

Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 13" - 17" Vacuum

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 7-1/2 Degrees

Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications, Series 60:

Distributor #1110223

Rotation: Clockwise

Cam Angle: 31 to 37 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .022"

Condenser Capacity: .18-.23 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 300 RPM

Full Advance: 15 Degrees @ 1,350 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movenent: 4" to 6" Vacuum

Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 14" - 16" Vacuum

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 6 Degrees

Distributor #1110216

Rotation: Clockwise

Cam Angle: 31 to 37 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .022"

Condenser Capacity: .18-.23 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 300 RPM

Full Advance: 15 Degrees @ 1,350 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches ov Vacuum to Start Plunger Movenent: 4" to 6" Vacuum

Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 14" - 16" Vacuum

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 6 Degrees

Delco-Remy Generator Specifications:

Generator #1102712

Generator Output: 30 Amperes @ 2,050 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.75 - 1.95 Amperes

Regulator # 1118202

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 6.4 Volts

Reverse Current to Open Points: 0 to 3 Amperes

Armature Air Gap: .020"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.4 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 36 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"

Ground Polarity: Positive

Generator #1102730

Generator Output: 30 Amperes @ 2,050 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.75 - 1.95 Amperes

Regulator # 1118202

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 6.4 Volts

Reverse Current to Open Points: 0 to 3 Amperes

Armature Air Gap: .020"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.4 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 36 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"

Ground Polarity: Positive

Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications, Series 10 & 40:

Part #1109459

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 24 - 28 Ounces

No Load Test: 60 Amperes, 5.7 Volts @ 6,000 RPM

Torque Test: 540 Amperes, 3.3 Volts @ 11.5 Ft Lbs Torque

Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications, Series 40:

Part #1109451

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 24 - 28 Ounces

No Load Test: 60 Amperes, 5.7 Volts @ 6,000 RPM

Torque Test: 540 Amperes, 3.3 Volts @ 11.5 Ft Lbs Torque

Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications, Series 60:

Part #1107950

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 24 - 28 Ounces

No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 5.65 Volts @ 5,500 RPM

Torque Test: 570 Amperes, 3.15 Volts @ 12 Ft Lbs Torque

Part #1107965

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 24 - 28 Ounces

No Load Test: 60 Amperes, 5.0 Volts @ 6,000 RPM

Torque Test: 600 Amperes, 3.0 Volts @ 15 Ft Lbs Torque

Carter Carburetor Specifications:

Carburetor Model: WA-1

Part #780S

Float Level: 1/2"

Idle Screw Setting: 3/4 to 1-3/4 Turns

Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: 25

Metering Rod Gauge: T109-102

Anti-Percolator Adjustment: .030"

Fast Idle Adjustment: 5/8"

Unloader Adjustment: 7/16"

Choke Lockout Adjustment: 1/32"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Carburetor Model: WA-1

Part #746S

Float Level: 1/2"

Idle Screw Setting: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns

Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: 27

Metering Rod Gauge: T109-102

Anti-Percolator Adjustment: .020"

Fast Idle Adjustment: 5/8"

Unloader Adjustment: 31/64"

Choke Lockout Adjustment: 1/32"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Carburetor Model: YF

Part #757S

Float Level: 1/2"

Idle Screw Setting: 1 to 2 Turns

Metering Rod Adjustment: With throttle valve seated in carburetor bore, press down on upper end of diaphragm shaft until diaphragm bottoms in vacuum champer. Adjust by bending lip up or down.

Fast Idle Adjustment: .054"

Unloader Adjustment: 3/16"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Fuel Pump Data:

Pressure: 3-1/2 to 5-1/4 PSI

Brake Specifications, Nash Rambler, Series 5010

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches:

Standard Transmission: 17"

Automatic Transmission: 17-1/2"

Width: Front Primary Shoe, 1-3/4"; Rear Primary Shoe: 1-1/4"

Front Secondary Shoe: 1-1/2"; Rear Secondary Shoe: !"

Thickness: .214"

Brake Shoe Clearance: Floating

Wheel Cylinder Bore: Front: 1"; Rear 13/16"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1"

Brake Specifications, Nash Statesman, Series 5040

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 17-1/2"

Width: Front Primary Shoe, 2-1/2"; Front Secondary Shoe: 2"

Rear Primary Shoe: 2"; Rear Secondary Shoe: 1-3/4"

Thickness: .214"

Brake Shoe Clearance: .015"

Pedal Free Play: 3/8"

Wheel Cylinder Bore: Front: 1"; Rear: 7/8"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1"

Brake Specifications, Ambassador, Series 5060

Lining Material: Molded

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 20"

Width: Front Secondary Shoe: 2-1/2"; All Other Shoes: 2"

Thickness: 3/16"

Brake Shoe Clearance: .015"

Pedal Free Play: 3/8"

Wheel Cylinder Bore: Front: 1-1/16"; Rear: 15/16"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1-1/8"

Wheel Alignment Specifications, Rambler:

Caster: + 1 Degree

Camber: + 1/2 Degrees

Toe In: 1/8" - 1/4"

Toe Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 21 Degrees

Kingpin Inclination: 8-1/2 Degrees

Wheel Alignment Specifications, Series 40 & 60:

Caster: + 1/4 Degrees

Camber: 0 Degrees

Toe In: 1/8" to 3/16"

Toe Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 23-1/2 - 24 Degrees

Kingpin Inclination: 8-1/2 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: .002"-.004"

Beginning Engine Numbers:

Model 5010: F-1001

Model 5040: S-92001

Model 5060: A-46001

Beginning Serial Numbers:

Model 5010: D-1001

Model 5040: K-340001 Kenosha, Wisconsin

KC-9501 El Segundo, California

Model 5060: R-556001 Kenosha, Wisconsin

RC-3501 El Segundo, California

Popular Options

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1950 Nash Historical Data

Total 1950 Nash Production was 171,782.

Promotional Model Cars Produced:

Metal: 4 Door Sedan