1954 NASH
Model Designations:
Nash Statesman, Series 40, 6 Cylinder
Nash, Ambassador, Series 60, 6 Cylinder
Nash Rambler, Series 10, 6 Cylinder
Nash Metropolitan, Series 54, 4 Cylinder
Nash Statesman, Series 40, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles
Super Line
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #5445
Base Price: $2,158; Shipping Weight: 3,045 Pounds; Production Total: 11,401
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #5446
Base Price: $2,110; Shipping Weight: 3,025 Pounds; Production Total: 1,855
Custom Line
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #5455
Base Price: $2,332; Shipping Weight: 3,095 Pounds; Production Total: 4,219
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #5456
Base Price: $2,310; Shipping Weight: 3,050 Pounds; Production Total: 24
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model #5457
Base Price: $2,433; Shipping Weight: 3,120 Pounds; Production Total: 2,726
Nash Ambassador, Series 60, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles
Super Line
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #5465
Base Price: $2,417; Shipping Weight: 3,430 Pounds; Production Total: 7,433
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #5466
Base Price: $2110; Shipping Weight: 3,410 Pounds; Production Total: 283
Custom Line
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #5475
Base Price: $2,332; Shipping Weight: 3,505 Pounds; Production Total: 10,131
Country Club 2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model #5377
Base Price: $2,735; Shipping Weight: 3,575 Pounds; Production Total: 3,581
Nash Rambler, Series 5410, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:
2 Door Utility Wagon, 5 Passenger, Model #2404
Base Price: N/A; Shipping Weight: N/A; Production Total: 56
2 Door Deluxe Station Wagon, 5 Passenger, Model #5406
Base Price: $1,550; Shipping Weight: 2,425 Pounds; Production Total: 7,273
2 Door Suburban, 5 Passenger, Model #5414
Base Price: $1,800; Shipping Weight: 2,520 Pounds; Production Total: 504
4 Door Super Sedan, 5 Passenger, Model #5415
Base Price: $1,795; Shipping Weight: 2,570 Pounds; Production Total: 4,313
4 Door Super Sedan, 5 Passenger, Model #5416
Base Price: $1,700; Shipping Weight: 2,425 Pounds; Production Total: 300
2 Door Country Club Coupe, 5 Passenger, Model #5417
Base Price: $1,800; Shipping Weight: 2,465 Pounds; Production Total: 1,071
2 Door Convertible, 5 Passenger, Model #5421
Base Price: $1,980; Shipping Weight: 2,555 Pounds; Production Total: 221
2 Door Custom Station Wagon, 5 Passenger, Model #5424
Base Price: $1,950; Shipping Weight: 2,535 Pounds; Production Total: 2,202
4 Door Custom Sedan, 5 Passenger, Model #5425
Base Price: $1,965; Shipping Weight: 2,630 Pounds; Production Total: 7,640
2 Door Custom Hardtop Coupe, 5 Passenger, Model #5427
Base Price: $1,950; Shipping Weight: 2,515 Pounds; Production Total: 3,612
4 Door Station Wagon, 5 Passenger, Model #5428
Base Price: $2,050; Shipping Weight: 2,715 Pounds; Production Total: 9,039
Nash Metropolitan, Series 54, 4 Cylinder, Body Styles:
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 3 Passenger, Model 541
Base Price: $1,469; Shipping Weight: 1,803 Pounds; Production Total: *
2 Door Coupe, 3 Passenger, Model 542
Base Price: $1,445; Shipping Weight: 1,843 Pounds; Production Total: *
* A total of 13,095 Metropolitans were produced in 1954.
1954 NASH
Nash Rambler Series 5410, 6 Cylinder, 4 Door Models, 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 5410, 6 Cylinder, 2 Door Models, 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 5440, 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: 8.50 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 23.44
Horsepower: 110 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: 155 Ft Lbs @ 2,000 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 50 PSI
Ambassador 6, Series 5460, 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: 7.60 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 29.40
Horsepower: 130 @ 3,700 RPM
Torque: 220 Ft Lbs @ 1,600 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 50 PSI
Ambassador 6, Series 5460, 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
Metropolitan, Series 54, 4 Cylinder, General Specifications:
Wheelbase: 85 Inches
Engine Type: Inline 4 Cylinder
Bore & Stroke: 2.56" X 3.50"
Engine Displacement: 73.8 Cu. In.
Taxable Horsepower: 10.48
Horsepower: 42
No Further Information is Available on the Metropolitan.
Tune Up Specifications, Nash Rambler, Series 5410, 195 Cu. In. Engine:
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 Rambler, Series 5410, 184 Cu. In. Engine:
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: Top Dead Center 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, Nash Statesman, Series 5440
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: 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 5460:
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: 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 5460:
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: 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 5410, 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 @ 19 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 5440, 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 @ 19 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 5460, 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 5410, 6 Cylinder &
Nash Statesman, Series 5440, 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 5460, 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 5410, 6 Cylinder &
Nash Statesman, Series 5440, 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 5460, 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 5410, 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 5440, 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 5460, 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:
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: 2 Degree @ 325 RPM
Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 1,400 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movenent: 4" to 6" Vacuum
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 11" Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 4.5 to 6.5 Degrees
Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications, Series 40:
Distributor #1112401
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: 2 Degree @ 325 RPM
Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 1,400 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movenent: 4" to 6" Vacuum
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 15" Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 7.5 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 #1100021
Generator Output: 35 Amperes @ 2,650 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.85 - 2.03 Amperes
Regulator # 1118841
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 6.2 Volts
Reverse Current to Open Points: 4 to 6 Amperes
Armature Air Gap: .020"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.3 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 # 1118828
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 6.2 Volts
Reverse Current to Open Points: 4 to 6 Amperes
Armature Air Gap: .020"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.3 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
Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications:
Part #1107136
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 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: YF
Part #2098S
Float Level: 3/8"
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: .024"
Unloader Adjustment: 7/16"
Automatic Choke Setting: 2 Lean
Carburetor Model: YF
Part #2137S-SA
Float Level: 3/8" (Solid Needle); 1/4" (Spring Loaded Needle)
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: .024"
Unloader Adjustment: 7/16"
Automatic Choke Setting: 2 Lean
Carburetor Model: YF
Part #2163S
Float Level: 3/8" (Solid Needle); 1/4" (Spring Loaded Needle)
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: .024"
Unloader Adjustment: 29/64"
Automatic Choke Setting: 2 Lean
Carburetor Model: YF
Part #2258S
Float Level: 3/8" (Solid Needle); 1/4" (Spring Loaded Needle)
Idle Screw Setting: 1/2 to 1-3/4 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: .024"
Unloader Adjustment: 29/64"
Automatic Choke Setting: 2 Lean
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, Manual Transmission, Series 5410:
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches:
Standard Transmission: 17"
Automatic Transmission: 17"
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 Rambler, Automatic Transmission, Series 5410:
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches:
Standard Transmission: 17-1/2"
Automatic Transmission: 17-1/2"
Width: Front Primary Shoe, 2"; Rear Primary Shoe: 1-1/4"
Front Secondary Shoe: 1-3/4"; Rear Secondary Shoe: !"
Thickness: .214"
Brake Shoe Clearance: Floating
Wheel Cylinder Bore: Front: 1-1/16"; Rear 7/8"
Master Cylinder Bore: 1"
Brake Specifications, Nash Statesman, Series 5440
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 17-1/2"
Width: Primary Shoe, 2"; Secondary Shoe: 1-3/4"
Thickness: .214"
Brake Shoe Clearance: .015"
Pedal Free Play: 3/8"
Wheel Cylinder Bore: Front: 1-1/16"; Rear: 7/8"
Master Cylinder Bore: 1"
Brake Specifications, Ambassador, Series 5460
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 20"
Width: Front Secondary: 2-1/2", All 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: 1/16" - 1/8"
Toe Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 21 Degrees
Kingpin Inclination: 8 Degrees
Wheel Alignment Specifications, Series 40 & 60:
Caster: + 1/2 Degrees; With Power Steering: +1 Degree
Camber: +1/2 Degrees
Toe In: 1/16" to 1/8"
Toe Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 21 Degrees
Kingpin Inclination: 8 Degrees
Beginning Engine Numbers:
Model 5410, 4" Stroke Engine: F-170001
Model 5410, 4-1/4" Stroke Engine: H-12001
Model 5440, Single Carburetor: S-430001
Model 5440, Dual Carburetor: J-1001
Model 5460, Standard Engine: A-246001
Model 5460, Dual Jet-Fire Engine: LMA-246001
Beginning Serial Numbers:
Model 5410: D-171501 Kenosha, Wisconsin
DC-12301 El Segundo, California
Model 5440: K-619301 Kenosha, Wisconsin
KC-47601 El Segundo, California
Model 5460: R-723001 Kenosha, Wisconsin
RC-22001 El Segundo, California
Popular Options
Hydra-Matic Transmission, Overdrive, Oil Bath Air Cleaner, Fuel Filter, Dual Jet-Fire Engine (Ambassador Only), Power Steering, Power Brakes, Power Windows (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, Wheel Discs.
1954 Nash Historical Data
Total 1954 Nash Production was 77,884, not including Metropolitans which were assembled in England.
On May 1, 1954, Nash merged with Hudson to form American Motors Corporation.
Promotional Model Cars Produced:
Metal: Rambler 2 Door Hardtop
Plastic: Nash 4 Door Sedan
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