1953 NASH

1953 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

Super Line

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #5345

Base Price: $2,178; Shipping Weight: 3,045 Pounds; Production Total: 28,445

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #5346

Base Price: $2,143; Shipping Weight: 3,025 Pounds; Production Total: 7,999

Custom Line

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #5355

Base Price: $2,332; Shipping Weight: 3,070 Pounds; Production Total: 11,476

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #5356

Base Price: $2,310; Shipping Weight: 3,050 Pounds; Production Total: 1,305

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model #5357

Base Price: $2,433; Shipping Weight: 3,095 Pounds; Production Total: 7,025

Nash Ambassador, Series 60, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles

Super Line

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #5365

Base Price: $2,557; Shipping Weight: 3,430 Pounds; Production Total: 12,489

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #5366

Base Price: $2,521; Shipping Weight: 3,410 Pounds; Production Total: 1,273

Custom Line

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #5375

Base Price: $2,716; Shipping Weight: 3,480 Pounds; Production Total: 12,222

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #5376

Base Price: $2,695; Shipping Weight: 3,450 Pounds; Production Total: 428

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model #5377

Base Price: $2,829; Shipping Weight: 3,550 Pounds; Production Total: 6,438

Nash Rambler, Series 5310, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Deliveryman, , Model #2304

Base Price: N/A; Shipping Weight: N/A; Production Total: 9

2 Door Station Wagon, 5 Passenger, Model #5314

Base Price: $2,003; Shipping Weight: 2,555 Pounds; Production Total: 1,114

2 Door Convertible, 5 Passenger, Model #5321

Base Price: $2,150; Shipping Weight: 2,590 Pounds; Production Total: 3,284

2 Door Custom Station Wagon, 5 Passenger, Model #5324

Base Price: $2,119; Shipping Weight: 2,570 Pounds; Production Total: 10,598

2 Door Country Club Coupe, 5 Passenger, Model #5327

Base Price: $2,125; Shipping Weight: 2,550 Pounds; Production Total: 15,255

1953 NASH

Nash Rambler Series 5310, 6 Cylinder, Automatic Transmission, General Specifications:

Wheelbase: 100 Inches

Engine Type: Inline 6 Cylinder, L-Head

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

Engine Displacement: 195.6 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 7.30 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 23.44

Horsepower: 90 @ 3,800 RPM

Torque: 150 Ft Lbs @ 1,600 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 50 PSI

Nash Rambler Series 5310, 6 Cylinder, Manual Transmission, General Specifications:

Wheelbase: 100 Inches

Engine Type: Inline 6 Cylinder, L-Head

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

Engine Displacement: 184.0 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 7.25 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 23.44

Horsepower: 85 @ 3,800 RPM

Torque: 150 Ft Lbs @ 1,600 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 50 PSI

Nash Statesman Series 5340, 6 Cylinder, General Specifications:

Wheelbase: 114-1/4 Inches

Engine Type: Inline 6 Cylinder, L-Head

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

Engine Displacement: 195.6 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 7.45 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 23.44

Horsepower: 100 @ 3,800 RPM

Torque: 155 Ft Lbs @ 1,600 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 50 PSI

Ambassador 6, Series 5360, General Specifications:

Wheelbase: 121-1/4 Inches

Engine Type: Inline 6 Cylinder, Overhead Valve

Bore & Stroke: 3-1/2" X 4-3/8"

Engine Displacement: 252.6 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 7.30 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 29.40

Horsepower: 120 @ 3,700 RPM

Torque: 220 Ft Lbs @ 1,600 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 50 PSI

Ambassador 6, Series 5360, LeMans Dual Jetfire Engine, General Specifications:

Wheelbase: 121-1/4 Inches

Engine Type: Inline 6 Cylinder, Overhead Valve

Bore & Stroke: 3-1/2" X 4-3/8"

Engine Displacement: 252.6 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 8.00 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 29.40

Horsepower: 140 @ 4,000 RPM

Torque: 230 Ft Lbs @ 2,000 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 50 PSI

Tune Up Specifications, Nash Rambler, Series 5310

Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite A7A, or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .030"

Point Gap: .022"

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

Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees After Top Dead Center on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Manual Transmission: 500 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 5340

Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite A7A, or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .030"

Point Gap: .022"

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

Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees After TDC Mark on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Manual Transmission: 500 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 5360:

Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite A-7A, or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .030"

Point Gap: .022"

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

Ignition Timing: TDC Mark on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Manual Transmission: 500 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 375 RPM (In Drive)

Cylinder Head Torque: 65 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 120 PSI (Minimum)

Tune Up Specifications, Ambassador, Dual Jetfire Engine, Series 5360:

Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite 5B, or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .030"

Point Gap: .022"

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

Ignition Timing: TDC Mark on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Manual Transmission: 500 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 5310, 6 Cylinder

Tappet Clearance, Running Cold: Intake .016"; Exhaust .018"

Clearance for Timing: .015"

Valve Seat Angle: 45 degrees,

Valve Timing:

Intake Valve Opens @ 10 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Valve Closes @ 10 Degrees After Top Dead Center

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

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .0028"-.0033"

Exhaust .0028"-.0033"

Valve Specifications, Nash Statesman, Series 5340, 6 Cylinder

Tappet Clearance, Running Cold: Intake .016"; Exhaust .018"

Clearance for Timing: Intake: .015"

Valve Seat Angle: 45 degrees,

Valve Timing:

Intake Valve Opens @ 10 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Valve Closes @ 10 Degrees After Top Dead Center

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

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .0028"-.0033"

Exhaust .0028"-.0033"

Valve Specifications, Ambassador, Series 5360, 6 Cylinder

Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake .012"; Exhaust .016"

Clearance for Timing: Intake: .0225"

Valve Seat Angle: Intake 30 degrees; Exhaust 45 degrees,

Valve Timing:

Intake Valve Opens @ 12-1/2 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

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

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

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

Exhaust .0025"-.0035"

Piston & Ring Data, Nash Rambler, Series 5310, 6 Cylinder &

Nash Statesman, Series 5340, 6 Cylinder

Piston Removal: From Above

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"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .8594"

Piston & Ring Data, Ambassador , Series 5360, 6 Cylinder

Piston Removal: Above

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Piston Supported at its own weight anywhere in the cylinder

Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring: .007"

Oil Ring: .007"

Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:

Compression Ring: .002"-.004"

Oil Ring: .002"-.004"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9375"

Engine Bearing Data, Rambler, Series 5310, 6 Cylinder &

Nash Statesman, Series 5340, 6 Cylinder:

Rod Journal Diameter: 2.094" - 2.095"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .001"-.0025"

Rod End Play: .005"-.015" inches

Rod Bolt Tension: 27-30 Lbs. Ft.

Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.4785"-2.4795"

Main Bearing Clearance: .001"-.003"

Crankshaft End Play: .003"-.007"

Main Bolt Tension: 70 Lbs. Ft.

Engine Bearing Data, Nash Ambassador, Series 5360, 6 Cylinder

Rod Journal Diameter: 2.000"- 2.001"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .001"-.002"

Rod End Play: .005"-.015" inches

Rod Bolt Tension: 50-55 Lbs. Ft.

Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.4785"-2.4795"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0002"

Crankshaft End Play: .003"-.007"

Main Bolt Tension: 70 Lbs. Ft.

Capacities, Nash Rambler, Series 5310, 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 5340, 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 5360, 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 #1112382

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: 12 Degrees @ 1,400 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

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

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

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 8-1/2 Degrees

Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications, Series 60:

Distributor #1110227

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

Delco-Remy Generator Specifications:

Generator #1102776

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 # 1118731

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: 38 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"

Ground Polarity: Positive

Generator #1102777

Generator Output: 45 Amperes @ 2,450 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.87 - 2.00 Amperes

Regulator # 1118732

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: 47 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"

Ground Polarity: Positive

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

Part #1107119

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 24 - 28 Ounces

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

Torque Test: 550 Amperes, 3.25 Volts @ 11.0 Ft Lbs Torque

Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications, Series 40:

Part #1107121

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 24 - 28 Ounces

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

Torque Test: 550 Amperes, 3.25 Volts @ 11.0 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: YF

Part #2014S

Float Level: 1/2"

Idle Screw Setting: 1/2 to 1-1/2 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: 9/32"

Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Lean

Carburetor Model: YH

Part #895S

Float Level: 3/8"

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

Metering Rod Adjustment: With choke held in wide open position, lip on fast idle arm should contact boss on body casting. Adjust by bending lip up or down.

Fast Idle Adjustment: .030"

Unloader Adjustment: 5/8"

Automatic Choke Setting: With one piece choke piston, set one point lean. With two piece choke piston, set one point rich.

Carburetor Model: YH

Part #895SA

Float Level: 3/8"

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

Metering Rod Adjustment: With choke held in wide open position, lip on fast idle arm should contact boss on body casting. Adjust by bending lip up or down.

Fast Idle Adjustment: .030"

Unloader Adjustment: 5/8"

Automatic Choke Setting: With one piece choke piston, set one point lean. With two piece choke piston, set one point rich.

Carburetor Model: YH

Part #973S (Front Carburetor)

Float Level: 7/16"

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

Metering Rod Adjustment: With choke held in wide open position, lip on fast idle arm should contact boss on body casting. Adjust by bending lip up or down.

Fast Idle Adjustment: .015"

Unloader Adjustment: 5/8"

Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Lean

Carburetor Model: YH

Part #974S (Rear Carburetor)

Float Level: 7/16"

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

Metering Rod Adjustment: With choke held in wide open position, lip on fast idle arm should contact boss on body casting. Adjust by bending lip up or down.

Fast Idle Adjustment: .015"

Unloader Adjustment: 5/8"

Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Lean

Fuel Pump Data:

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

Brake Specifications, Nash Rambler, Series 5310

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: 1"

Thickness: .214"

Brake Shoe Clearance: Floating

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

Master Cylinder Bore: 1"

Brake Specifications, Nash Statesman, Series 5340

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: 3/16"

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 5360

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 20"

Width: Front Secondary: 2-1/2"; Others: 2",

Thickness: .214"

Brake Shoe Clearance: .015"

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: 6-1/2 Degrees

Beginning Engine Numbers:

Model 5310: F-140001

Model 5340: S-365001

Model 5360: A-210001

Beginning Serial Numbers:

Model 5310: D-127501 Kenosha, Wisconsin

DC-9001 El Segundo, California

Model 5340: K-563501 Kenosha, Wisconsin

KC-43001 El Segundo, California

Model 5360: R-692101 Kenosha, Wisconsin

RC-19001 El Segundo, California

Popular Options

Hydra-Matic Transmission, Overdrive, Oil Bath Air Cleaner, Power Steering (Ambassador Only), Fuel Filter, Radio, Twin Radio Speakers, Vacuum Controlled Antenna, Spotlight with Mirror, Door Top Outside Mirror, Back-Up Lights, Non-Glare Inside Mirror, Vanity Visor Mirror, Curb-L-Arm, Custom Seat Covers, License Plate Frame, Exhaust Extension, Protect-O-Mat (Floor Mats), Automatic Windshield Washer, Weather Eye Conditioned Air System, Reclining Seat & Twin Bed, White Sidewall Tires, Rear Window Wiper, Opto-Shade for Windshield, Vent Shades, Outside Sun Visor for Windshield, Trouble Light, Gas Cap Lock, Bed Mattress, Plastic Screns, Continental Spare Tire Mount.

1953 Nash Historical Data

Total 1953 Nash Production was 119,360.

Promotional Model Cars Produced:

Metal: Rambler Sedan

Plastic: Nash 4 Door Sedan