1956 NASH

1956 NASH

Model Designations:

Nash Statesman, Series 40, 6 Cylinder

Nash, Ambassador, Series 60, 6 Cylinder

Nash, Ambassador, Series 80, 8 Cylinder

Nash Rambler, Series 10, 6 Cylinder

Nash Metropolitan, Series 54, 4 Cylinder

Nash Metropolitan, Series 56, 4 Cylinder

Nash Statesman, Series 40, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles

4 Door Super Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #5655

Base Price: $2,139; Shipping Weight: 3,134 Pounds; Production Total: 7,438

Nash Ambassador Special, Series 50, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles

4 Door Super Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #5655-1

Base Price: $2,355; Shipping Weight: 3,397 Pounds; Production Total: 3,349

4 Door Custom Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #5655-2

Base Price: $2,462; Shipping Weight: 3,418 Pounds; Production Total: 3,349

2 Door Custom Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #5657-2

Base Price: $2,541; Shipping Weight: 3,567 Pounds; Production Total: 706

* Ambassador Series 50, Super & Custom 4 Door Sedan combined production totals.

Nash Ambassador, Series 60, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles

4 Door Super Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #5664

Base Price: $2,425; Shipping Weight: 3,555 Pounds; Production Total: 5,999

Nash Ambassador, Series 80, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles

4 Door Super Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #5685-1

Base Price: $2,716; Shipping Weight: 3,748 Pounds; Production Total: 3,885*

4 Door Custom Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #5685-2

Base Price: $2,939; Shipping Weight: 3,846 Pounds; Production Total: *

2 Door Custom Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model #5687-2

Base Price: $3,072; Shipping Weight: 3,854 Pounds; Production Total: 796

* Ambassador Series 80, Super & Custom 4 Door Sedan combined production totals.

Nash Rambler, Series 5610, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Hardtop Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Model #5613-2

Base Price: $ 2,494; Shipping Weight: 3,095 Pounds; Production Total: 402

4 Door DeLuxe Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #5615

Base Price: $ 1,829; Shipping Weight: 2,891 Pounds; Production Total: 21,966*

4 Door Super Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #5615-1

Base Price: $1,798; Shipping Weight: 2,570 Pounds; Production Total: *

4 Door Custom Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #5615-2

Base Price: $2,059; Shipping Weight: 2,909 Pounds; Production Total: *

4 Door Super Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Model #5618-1

Base Price: $2,233; Shipping Weight: 2,992 Pounds; Production Total: 21,554**

4 Door Custom Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Model #5618-2

Base Price: $2,329; Shipping Weight: 3,110 Pounds; Production Total: **

4 Door Custom Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #5619-2

Base Price: $2,224; Shipping Weight: 2,990 Pounds; Production Total: 2,155

* Rambler Series 10, Super & Custom 4 Door Sedan combined production totals.

** Rambler Series 10, Super & Custom 4 Station Wagon combined production totals.

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: *

Nash Metropolitan, Series 56, 4 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Convertible Coupe, 3 Passenger, Model 561

Base Price: $1,551; Shipping Weight: 1,803 Pounds; Production Total: *

2 Door Coupe, 3 Passenger, Model 562

Base Price: $1,527; Shipping Weight: 1,843 Pounds; Production Total: *

* Metropolitan Production Total was 9,068.

1956 NASH

Nash Rambler Series 5610, 6 Cylinder, General Specifications:

Wheelbase: 108 Inches

Engine Type: Inline 6 Cylinder, Overhead Valve

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

Engine Displacement: 195.6 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 7.47 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 23.44

Horsepower: 120 @ 4,200 RPM

Torque: 170 Ft Lbs @ 1,600 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 50 PSI

Nash Statesman Series 5640, 6 Cylinder, General Specifications:

Wheelbase: 114-1/4 Inches

Engine Type: Inline 6 Cylinder, Overhead Valve

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

Engine Displacement: 195.6 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 7.47 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 23.44

Horsepower: 130 @ 4,500 RPM

Torque: 175 Ft Lbs @ 1,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 50 PSI

Ambassador 6, Series 5660, 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: 135 @ 3,700 RPM

Torque: 220 Ft Lbs @ 1,600 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 60 PSI

Ambassador Special 8, Series 5650, General Specifications:

Wheelbase: 114-1/4 Inches

Engine Type: V-Type, 8 Cylinder, Overhead Valve

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

Engine Displacement: 250 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 8.0 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 39.2

Horsepower: 190 @ 4,900 RPM

Torque: 240 Ft Lbs @ 2,500 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 55 PSI

Ambassador 8, Series 5680, General Specifications:

Wheelbase: 121-1/4 Inches

Engine Type: V-Type, 8 Cylinder, Overhead Valve

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

Engine Displacement: 352 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 9.55 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.2

Horsepower: 220 @ 4,800 RPM

Torque: 320 Ft Lbs @ 2,200 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 45 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.

Metropolitan, Series 56, 4 Cylinder, General Specifications:

Wheelbase: 85 Inches

Engine Type: Inline 4 Cylinder

Bore & Stroke: 2.88" X 3.50"

Engine Displacement: 90.9 Cu. In.

Taxable Horsepower: 13.27

Horsepower: 52

No Further Information is Available on the Metropolitan.

Tune Up Specifications, Nash Rambler, Series 5610:

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 12 Volts

Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite AL7, or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .030"

Point Gap: .016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 28-35 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: Top Dead Center on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 475 RPM (In Drive)

Cylinder Head Torque: 60-65 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 120 PSI (Minimum)

Tune Up Specifications, Nash Statesman, Series 5640

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 12 Volts

Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite AL7, or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .030"

Point Gap: .016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 28-35 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees After TDC Mark on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 475 RPM (In Drive)

Cylinder Head Torque: 60-65 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 120 PSI (Minimum)

Tune Up Specifications, Ambassador, 8 Cylinder Engine, Series 5650:

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 12 Volts

Spark Plug Type: Autolite AL7, Or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Point Gap: .016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 26-33 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 5 Degrees Before TDC Mark on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 425 RPM (In Drive)

Cylinder Head Torque: 60-65 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 140 PSI (Minimum)

Tune Up Specifications, Ambassador, Series 5660:

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 12 Volts

Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite A7, or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .030"

Point Gap: .020"

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

Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees After TDC Mark on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 475 RPM (In Drive)

Cylinder Head Torque: 65-70 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 120 PSI (Minimum)

Tune Up Specifications, Ambassador, 8 Cylinder Engine, Series 5680:

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 12 Volts

Spark Plug Type: Autolite AG-5, Or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Point Gap: .017"

Distributor Cam Angle: Single Point: 31 Degrees; Dual Point: 38 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 5 Degrees Before TDC Mark on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 425 RPM (In Drive)

Cylinder Head Torque: 55-60 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 140 PSI (Minimum)

Valve Specifications, Nash Rambler, Series 5610, 6 Cylinder

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

Valve Seat Angle: 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: 120 Lbs @ 1-7/16 inches

Valve Lift, Zero Lash: Intake: .3658"; Exhaust: .3614"

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .0015"-.0035"

Exhaust .002"-.004"

Valve Stem Diameter: Intake: .3412"-.3417"; Exhaust: .3407:-.3412"

Valve Specifications, Nash Statesman, Series 5640, 6 Cylinder

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

Valve Seat Angle: 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: 120 Lbs @ 1-7/16 inches

Valve Lift, Zero Lash: Intake: .3834"; Exhaust: .3834"

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .0015"-.0035"

Exhaust .002"-.004"

Valve Stem Diameter: Intake: .3412"-.3417"; Exhuast: .3407"-.3412"

Valve Specifications, Ambassador, Series 5650, 8 Cylinder

Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake Zero; Exhaust Zero

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: 155 Lbs @ 1-7/16"

Valve Lift Zero Lash: Intake: .375"; Exhaust: .375"

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

Exhaust .0018"-.0033"

Valve Stem Diameter: Intake: .3412"-.3417"; Exhaust: .3407"-.3412"

Valve Specifications, Ambassador, Series 5660, 6 Cylinder

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

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: 149 Lbs @ 1-7/16"

Valve Lift Zero Lash: Intake: .382"; Exhaust: .378"

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

Exhaust .002"-.004"

Valve Stem Diameter: Intake: .3725"-.3735"; Exhaust: .3720"-.3730"

Valve Specifications, Ambassador, Series 5680, 8 Cylinder

Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake Zero; Exhaust Zero

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

Valve Timing:

Intake Valve Opens @ 14 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Valve Closes @ 18 Degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Spring Pressure: 165 Lbs @ 1-3/8"

Valve Lift Zero Lash: Intake: .374"; Exhaust: .374"

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .001"-.002"

Exhaust .002"-.003"

Valve Stem Diameter: Intake: .3725"; Exhaust: .3715"

Pistons, Pins, Rings & Bearings Data, Nash Rambler, Series 5610, 6 Cylinder &

Nash Statesman, Series 5640, 6 Cylinder:

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Piston Supported at its own weight anywhere in the cylinder

Width of Ring End Gap:

Compression Ring: .010"

Oil Ring: .010"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .8596"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.0948"-2.0955"

Bearing Clearance: .001"-.0015"

Bolt Torque: 27-30 Ft Lbs

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.4791"-2.4798"

Bearing Clearance: .001"-.0015"

Bolt Torque: 66-70 Ft. Lbs

Pistons, Pins, Rings & Bearings Data, Nash Ambassador, Series 5660, 6 Cylinder:

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Piston Supported at its own weight anywhere in the cylinder

Width of Ring End Gap:

Compression Ring: .007"

Oil Ring: .007"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9375"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.0003"-2.0010"

Bearing Clearance: .001"-.0015"

Bolt Torque: 52-56 Ft Lbs

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.4791"-2.4798"

Bearing Clearance: .001"-.0015"

Bolt Torque: 66-70 Ft. Lbs

Pistons, Pins, Rings & Bearings Data, Nash Ambassador, Series 5680, 8 Cylinder:

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Shim to Use; .0015"

Pounds Pull on Scale: 12-18

Width of Ring End Gap:

Compression Ring: .010"

Oil Ring: .010"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9803

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.249"-2.205"

Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0025"

Bolt Torque: 40-45 Ft Lbs

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.499"-2.500"

Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0025"

Bolt Torque: 90-95 Ft. Lbs

Pistons, Pins, Rings & Bearings Data, Nash Ambassador, Series 5650, 8 Cylinder:

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Piston Supported at its own weight anywhere in the cylinder

Width of Ring End Gap:

Compression Ring: .010"

Oil Ring: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9306"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.2483"-2.2490"

Bearing Clearance: .001"-.003"

Bolt Torque: 52-56 Ft Lbs

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.4983"-2.4990"

Bearing Clearance: .0006"-.003"

Bolt Torque: 80-85 Ft. Lbs

Capacities, Nash Rambler, Series 5610, 6 Cylinder

Cooling System:

10 Quarts, Without Heater

11 Quarts With Heater

Radiator Cap Relief Pressure: 7 PSI (13 PSI with Air Conditioning)

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts;

Grade of Oil:

Summer: 20: Winter: 10W

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, Nash Statesman, Series 5640, 6 Cylinder

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 11 Quarts

With Heater: 12 Quarts

Radiator Cap Relief Pressure: 7 PSI (13 PSI With Airconditioning)

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts

Grade of Oil:

Summer: 20; Winter: 10W

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 Special 8, Series 5650, 6 Cylinder

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 21 Quarts

With Heater: 22 Quarts

Radiator Cap Relief Pressure: 7 PSI; (13 PSI with Air Conditioning)

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts

Grade of Oil:

Summer: 20; Winter: 10W

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

Automatic Transmission: 11-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle: 3-1/2 Pints

Capacities, Ambassador 6, Series 5660, 6 Cylinder

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 17 Quarts

With Heater: 18 Quarts

Radiator Cap Relief Pressure: 7 PSI; (13 PSI with Air Conditioning)

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts

Grade of Oil:

Summer: 20: Winter: 10W

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

Automatic Transmission: 11 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4 Pints

Capacities, Ambassador 8, Series 5680, 8 Cylinder

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 27 Quarts

With Heater: 28 Quarts

Radiator Cap Relief Pressure: 7 PSI (13 PSI with Air Conditioning)

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts

Grade of Oil:

Summer: 20; Winter: 10W

Automatic Transmission: 11 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4 Pints

Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications, Series 10 & 40:

Distributor #1110242

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Cam Angle: 28 to 35 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .016"

Condenser Capacity: .18-.23 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 350 RPM

Full Advance: 16 Degrees @ 1,600 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movenent: 6" to 9" Vacuum

Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 11-12" Vacuum

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 5 Degrees

Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications, Series 50:

Distributor #1110863

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Cam Angle: 26 to 33 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .016"

Condenser Capacity: .18-.23 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 375 RPM

Full Advance: 19 Degrees @ 1,700 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movenent: 5" to 7" Vacuum

Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 11-1/2 to 13-1/2" Vacuum

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 10 Degrees

Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, Series 60:

Distributor #1AT-4031

Rotation: Clockwise

Cam Angle: 39 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .020"

Condenser Capacity: .21-.25 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 300 RPM

Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 1,350 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movenent: 5" Vacuum

Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 14" Vacuum

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 6 Degrees

Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, Series 80:

Distributor #1BJ-4001D

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Cam Angle: 31 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .017"

Condenser Capacity: .25-.28 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 300 RPM

Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 1,700 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: Starts: 6" Vacuum

Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 12-1/2" Vacuum

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 12 Degrees

Distributor #1BK-4001B

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Cam Angle: 38 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .017"

Condenser Capacity: .25-.28 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 300 RPM

Full Advance: 16 Degrees @ 1,750 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 6-1/4" Vacuum

Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 13" Vacuum

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 12 Degrees

Delco-Remy Generator Specifications:

Generator #1102049

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Ground Polarity: Negative

Generator Output: 30 Amperes @ 2,150 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces

Field Current: 1.48 - 1.62 Amperes

Regulator # 1119003

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 12.6 Volts

Armature Air Gap: .020"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.3 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 30 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"

Generator #1100323

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Ground Polarity: Negative

Generator Output: 25 Amperes @ 2,780 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces

Field Current: 1.50 - 1.62 Amperes

Regulator # 1119122

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 12.6 Volts

Armature Air Gap: .020"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.3 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 25 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"

Generator #1100324

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Ground Polarity: Negative

Generator Output: 25 Amperes @ 2,780 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces

Field Current: 1.50 - 1.62 Amperes

Regulator # 1119122

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 12.6 Volts

Armature Air Gap: .020"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.3 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 25 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"

Generator #1103011

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Ground Polarity: Negative

Generator Output: 30 Amperes @ 2,150 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces

Field Current: 1.48 - 1.62 Amperes

Regulator # 1119003

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 12.6 Volts

Armature Air Gap: .020"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.3 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 30 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"

Auto-Lite Generator Specifications, V-8, Series 80:

Generator #GJC-7007A

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Ground Polarity: Negative

Generator Output: 30 Amperes @ 2,250 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 18-36 Ounces

Field Current: 1.2 - 1.3 Amperes

Regulator # VRX-6008A

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 13.3 Volts

Armature Air Gap: .032"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.5 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 30 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .050"

Generator #GJC-7002F

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Ground Polarity: Negative

Generator Output: 30 Amperes @ 2,250 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 18-36 Ounces

Field Current: 1.2 - 1.3 Amperes

Regulator # VRX-6008A

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 13.3 Volts

Armature Air Gap: .032"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.5 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 30 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .050"

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

Part #1107647

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 35 Ounces

No Load Test: 75 Amperes, 10.3 Volts @ 6,900 RPM

Torque Test: 435 Amperes, 5.8 Volts @ 10.5 Ft Lbs Torque

Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications, Series 50:

Part #1107648

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 35 Ounces

No Load Test: 75 Amperes, 10.3 Volts @ 6,900 RPM

Torque Test: 435 Amperes, 5.8 Volts @ 10.5 Ft Lbs Torque

Auto-Lite Starting Motor Specifications, Series 60:

Part #MDF-6009

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 42 - 53 Ounces

No Load Test: 60 Amperes, 10.0 Volts @ 3,200 RPM

Torque Test: 240 Amperes, 4.0 Volts @ 6.5 Ft Lbs Torque

Part #MDF-60010

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 42 - 53 Ounces

No Load Test: 60 Amperes, 10.0 Volts @ 3,200 RPM

Torque Test: 240 Amperes, 4.0 Volts @ 6.5 Ft Lbs Torque

Auto-Lite Starting Motor Specifications, Series 80:

Part #MDF-60098

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 42 - 53 Ounces

No Load Test: 60 Amperes, 10.0 Volts @ 3,200 RPM

Torque Test: 240 Amperes, 4.0 Volts @ 6.5 Ft Lbs Torque

Carter Carburetor Specifications:

Carburetor Model: AS

Part #2349S

Float Level: 1/4"

Idle Screw Setting: 1/4 to 1-1/2 Turns

Pump Setting: The pump arm on the lifter link should parallel the top of the casting. To adjust, bend the pump arm.

Metering Rod Adjustment: The metering rod should just bottom at wide open throttle. To adjust, bend metering rod arm.

Fast Idle Adjustment: .043"

Unloader Adjustment: 3/16"

Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Lean

Carburetor Model: WCD

Part #2350S

Float Level: 5/32"

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

Fast Idle Adjustment: .010"

Unloader Adjustment: 3/16"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Carburetor Model: WGD

Part #2231S-SA

Float Level: 1/4"

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

Fast Idle Adjustment: .030"

Unloader Adjustment: 3/16"

Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Rich

Carburetor Model: WGD

Part #2352S-SA

Float Level: 7/32"

Idle Screw Setting: 1 to 2 Turns

Fast Idle Adjustment: .023"

Unloader Adjustment: 3/16"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Fuel Pump Data:

Nash

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

8 Cylinder Pressure: 3-1/2 to 5 PSI

Rambler

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

Rear Axle & Brake Cylinder Specifications, Nash Rambler, Series 5610:

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .002"-.006"

Drive Pinion Adjustment: Washer

Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Shims

Axle Shaft End Play: .002"-.004"

Wheel Cylinder Bore: Front: 1-1/16"; Rear 7/8"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1"

Brake Specifications, Nash, Series 5640, 5660, & 5680:

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .002"-.006"

Drive Pinion Adjustment: Washer

Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Shims

Axle Shaft End Play: .002"-.004"

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

Master Cylinder Bore: 1"

Brake Specifications, Nash, Series 5650:

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .002"-.006"

Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims

Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Shims

Axle Shaft End Play: .001"-.004"

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

Master Cylinder Bore: 1"

Wheel Alignment Specifications, Rambler, Series 10:

Caster: + 1 /2 Degree-Manual Steering

+ 3/4 Degree- Power Steering

Camber: 0 Degrees

Toe In: 1/16" - 3/16"

Toe Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 22 Degrees, 20 Minutes

Kingpin Inclination: 6 Degrees, 11 Minutes

Wheel Alignment Specifications, Series 40 & 50:

Caster: + 1/2 Degrees; With Power Steering: +3/4 Degree

Camber: 0 Degrees

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

Toe Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 23 Degrees

Kingpin Inclination: 6-1/2 Degrees

Wheel Alignment Specifications, Series 60 & 80:

Caster: + 1/2 Degrees; With Power Steering: +3/4 Degree

Camber: 0 Degrees

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

Toe Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 25 Degrees

Kingpin Inclination: 6-1/2 Degrees

Beginning Engine Numbers:

Model 5610: E-1001

Model 5640: DB-1001

Model 5650: G-1001

Model 5660: Single Carburetor A-279001

Model 5660, Dual Carburetor: LMA-277001

Model 5680, 8 Cylinder P-21001

Beginning Serial Numbers:

Model 5610: D-276101 Kenosha, Wisconsin

DKD-5601 Export Models, Unassembled

KT-5401 Toronto, Ontario

Model 5640: K-649201 Kenosha, Wisconsin

4KD-5701 Export Models, Unassembled

KT-11101 Toronto, Ontario

Model 5650 U-1001 Kenosha, Wisconsin

UKD-1001 Export Models, Unassembled

UT-1001 Toronto, Ontario

Model 5660: R-757901 Kenosha, Wisconsin

6KD-4601 Export Models, Unassembled

Model 5680: V-11501 Kenosha, Wisconsin

8KD-1001 Export Models, Unassembled

Popular Options

Radio, Hood Ornament, Outside Mirror, Non-Glare Inside Mirror, Spotlight with Mirror, Backup Lights, Windshield Washer, Air Screens, Center Pillar Overlay for 4 Door Sedans, Locking Gas Cap, Fuel Filer Neck Guard, Curb Alarms, Trunk Light, Door Top Visor Shades, Door Edge Guards, Rear Window Wiper (Statesman & Ambassador), Oil Filter, Seat Belts, Rear Door Safety Locks, Overdrive, Automatic Transmission.

1956 Nash Historical Data

Model Year introduction was on November 22, 1955.

Total 1956 Nash Production was 68,250, not including Metropolitans which were assembled in England.

Promotional Model Cars Produced:

None