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1934 Nash Ambassador 8 Series 1290
Sedan Brougham
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $1,625.00
No. Produced
Body Maker Nash
No. Doors 4
Passengers 5
Model Number
Weight
Wheelbase 133 inches
Length
Width
Height
Front Tread 57 1/4 inches
Rear Tread 60 1/4 inches
Type Own 990
Displacement 322 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 3/8 & 4 1/2 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 5.25 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 125@3600
Rated Horsepower 36.4
Torque
Main Bearings 9
Valve Lifters
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location Plate on right side of engine.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual updraft
Make Stromberg
Type Helical
Drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.88 to 1
2nd 1.71 to 1
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.54 to 1
Single plate
Clutch Size 11 inches
Semifloating
Worm
Differential Ratio 4.43 to 1
Front Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Worm & roller
Service Mechanical
Front Size 14 inches
Rear Size 14 inches
Emergency Internal expanding on 4 wheels
Size 14 inches
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator Tubular
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type Steel
Wheel Mfr Budd
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 7 x 17
Spare Location
Fuel
Oil 10 Quarts
Transmission 3 Pounds
Cooling System 22 Quarts
Rear Differential 12 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Full Classic
VIN/Serial no. 521,801 and up
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Additional Information
142 inch wheelbase also available.

Chilton Flat Rate & Tune Up Manual Thirteenth Edition 1939Horseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Automobile Trade Journal April 1934Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type
Colors Data not yet collected
Standard/Optional Equipment
Data not yet collectedStd
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