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1947 Nash 600 Series 4740
Sedan with Trunk Delux
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $1,270.00
No. Produced 21,500
Body Maker Nash
No. Doors 4
Passengers 6
Model Number 4740
Weight 2,786lbs
Wheelbase 112 inches
Length 199 9/16 inches
Width 75.25 inches
Height 68.25 inches
Front Tread 56 13/16 inches
Rear Tread 59.75 inches
Type Inline, L-head
Displacement 172.6 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 1/8 & 3 3/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 7.0 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 82@3800
Rated Horsepower 23.44
Torque 138@1600
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material
Engine Numbers See Additional Information
Engine No. Location Right side of crankcase towards front and left upper front side of block.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Make Carter
Type Helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.57 to 1
2nd 1.62 to 1
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.48 to 1
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 8 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 4.10 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Coil springs
Worm & roller
Service Bendix hydraulic drums
Front Size 9 inches
Rear Size 9 inches
Emergency Internal expanding on rear service brakes
Size 9 inches
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Tubular and fin
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 6 x 16
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 2.25 Pints
Cooling System 14 Quarts
Rear Differential 3 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. K136001 to K196824
VIN Description
VIN Location On cowl under hood.
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Additional Information
Engine Serial numbers were K136001 to K153244 (same as car nos.) & KE1001 to KE55000

Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Motor Age April 1947Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Automotive Industries March 15 1946Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Paint Type
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Platinum Blue
Canterbury Gray Light
Strato Blue
Moss Green Dark
Avon Green Light
Marlin Blue
Sunset Maroon
Golden Tan Light
Stratford Gray Dark
Winterleaf Brown
Canterbury Gray Dark
Stratford Gray Light
Black
Standard/Optional Equipment
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