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Gerald Feather

chain case pulley help.

Hi everyone. It's been a while since I posted. I have an oil leak from the seal between the chain case and the engine block. We were trying to get an idea of how it comes off before getting into it. We couldn't see a bolt or anything holding the pulley on... d...

Views: 231 Replies: 2

Last Post: Mar 31, 2015 10:55am
by Gerald Feather

Vincent O'Brien

Source for Star Carburetors

My Star came with a Tillotson MV 1A carburetor. It's made out of "Red Brass" which doesn't disintegrate like pot metal. It works very well. This one and the MV 1B were original equipment and can be frequently found on eBay. Search for "Tillotson Brass Carburetor...

Views: 264 Replies: 3

Last Post: Mar 30, 2015 11:19am
by Vincent O'Brien

Mike Linthicum

Oil filtrator on 14L & 15L ENGINE

Just took of my oil filtrator on my 15L engine for restoration and replacement. I ordered a modern oil filter cartridge from Summit Racing to fit inside. I noticed that when I took it off of the engine block there was no gasket between the block and the bottom of the...

Views: 340 Replies: 5

Last Post: Mar 28, 2015 4:05pm
by Mike Linthicum

Gene House

Substitute for 600wt "Steam Cylinder Oil" used on Durant cars

OK, I've just bought a 26 Star R and need to grease up the springs all around due to the rust on them. The manual calls for 600 wt Steam Cylinder Oil and this site tells me that I need to order it from CA or TX or get 5 gallons in a jobber pail if I can find one. So,...

Views: 222 Replies: 3

Last Post: Mar 27, 2015 12:41pm
by Gene House

Gene House

Restoration help needed for 26 Star R

I've just purchases a 26 Star R as mentioned in a previous post. This car has had a semi-restoration about 20 years ago but It has painted wheels now instead of the lacquer I think was originally used. Car anyone confirm the type of finish that was originally on the...

Views: 214 Replies: 2

Last Post: Mar 25, 2015 10:32pm
by Vincent O'Brien

Gene House

Drivability help needed for "new" Star

As many of you know, I've been wanting to buy a Durant car for several months now. That was finally made possible with the help of Frank Witkowski (many thanks Frank!). My "new" 1926 Star R 6 cylinder arrived last week during the rain and I rapidly discovered, during...

Views: 237 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 25, 2015 6:45am
by Gene House

Jim Greenamyer

Following a Star....Continued

Hello again everybody. Well, it,s been a long time since I have posted anything about the restoration of Cathy Witkowski's Star Roadster. Work and other issues have slowed this project to a crawl..... but we're at it again! If I remember correctly, my last...

Views: 1169 Replies: 17

Last Post: Mar 25, 2015 6:30am
by Gene House

Brian D.

Throwout bearing and u-joint lube

I put some heavy oil in my throwout bearing and now I have a mess! What are others using that doesn't "fling out" every where? Secondly, what to use in the spicer u-joints?

Views: 326 Replies: 5

Last Post: Mar 21, 2015 5:20am
by Mike Linthicum

Guy Belzil

Ignition cyinder replacement

Hi, I need some help. I bought a key cylinder and blank key from Gary Wallace. My problem is that I do not want to destroy my ignition/light switch in inserting the new cylinder. I have removed complete switch from car and now have NO IDEA have to remove the l...

Views: 276 Replies: 4

Last Post: Mar 18, 2015 2:41am
by Shane Hoffmann

Roy Garvin

1926 Star Vacumn chamber

Hi, I have a 1926 star with a glass chamber mounted on the firewall which is connected to the intake. The problem is the glass was dropped and is broken. Does anyone know where I can get a replacement? Thanks, Roy

Views: 290 Replies: 4

Last Post: Mar 10, 2015 6:37pm
by Dennis W. Nutter

Dennis W. Nutter

Engine plate

Hello members, I'm looking for a replica engine block plate for the CA Star series. Does anyone know if there are replicas being made? Spring is here on 20 Mar 2015. Thank you for any help.

Views: 378 Replies: 9

Last Post: Mar 9, 2015 8:23pm
by Norm Toone

Ken McCormick

gas gauge and windshield wiper (vaccum type)

I need a wiper motor for my car =-- sure trying to get it on the road. Finding little problems now that all the big ones seem to be fixed(I hope anyway) also could sure use a gas gauge if any one has one to sell me thanks-- Ken

Views: 369 Replies: 3

Last Post: Mar 5, 2015 9:29am
by Ross Hoevet

Neil Martin

Split Rims (narrow)

I am in the very early stages of rebuilding a 1928 M2 Durant Sedan that belonged to my wife's grandfather. I seem to be having trouble with the split rims (which are not in good shape). I talking about the outer rim that attach to the tire and tube, not the inner...

Views: 234 Replies: 1

Last Post: Mar 4, 2015 6:12pm
by Neil Martin

Ken McCormick

Rear main seal

I have an oil leak from the rear main seal on my car. I saw an article some time back about rebuilding to a newer type seal but cant find it now. Can anyone point me in the right direction to get a copy of this article?---think maybe it was Bill Hoagland...

Views: 310 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 24, 2015 5:54pm
by Ken McCormick

Frank Witkowski

619 Information needed

Hi All..... Anyone know the size of the rear hub threads on a wooden wheel 619? George is making a hub puller for one of our Foreign members and needs the size and thread pitch for the rear hub. A hub cap could be measured also. Thanks for any help you can...

Views: 211 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 23, 2015 5:13am
by Norm Toone

Durant Motors Automobile Museum

What's New At the Museum

Started this thread to let you know what is new at the Durant Motors Automobile Museum. You can go there by clicking on the button to your left marked "museum" or directly by going to www.durantmuseum.org. 1. Several new items have been added to the "Items and Ar...

Views: 594 Replies: 6

Last Post: Feb 22, 2015 4:59am
by Peggy Spitz

Paul Wright

registration number plate

I have found number plate 27839 RUGBY. Any significance?

Views: 243 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 19, 2015 10:57am
by Bob and Stephani...

Charles Spitz

Durant Partner Winter 2014 issue

WOW! What a great issue, and I really love the photographs throughout the magazine. Carol, thanks for taking the time to plow through the hundreds of photographs that I sent in order to make this issue spectacular. I know that many of those in attendance do not...

Views: 284 Replies: 3

Last Post: Feb 15, 2015 5:04pm
by Charles Spitz

Hilkka Brucksch

San Diego

Does anyone know if there are any car shows in the San Diego area the weekend of March 21-22?

Views: 237 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 14, 2015 10:01pm
by Bill Hoaglan

Martin C. James

Pickers

No! Frank No! No! We B Hoarders 2 No Pickers!

Views: 287 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 13, 2015 11:18am
by Frank Witkowski

Mike Linthicum

Durant seen on American Pickers show last night

Anyone else see the 1922 Durant show up in the guy Charlie's garage outside Boston last night. Yellow touring car, not seen the light in many many years. Picker Mike said right away when he opened the garage door "A Durant", and then passed over it to look at the Pac...

Views: 253 Replies: 3

Last Post: Feb 13, 2015 5:27am
by Mike Linthicum

Yates Milton

Distributor Replacement (DeJon)

My 24 Flint has a DeJon distributor (pot metal/die cast)and Jim Greenamyer sent me photos of other 6E six cylinder Continental engines using AutoLite distributors. Can anyone give me the AutoLite number so I can start my search?? Better yet, has any of you got a dist...

Views: 357 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 4, 2015 7:59am
by Yates Milton

Norm Toone

Model 416 Rugby Truck

Well we are stumped about info on the 416 Rugby Truck that used the W8 engine. Seems to be a Leaside vehicle. Same clutch as the 406, 416, 615, 616. Same drive shaft and uni joints, same front / rear springs, same ring gear and pinion, same axle shafts, same drag lin...

Views: 240 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 3, 2015 1:05pm
by Norm Toone

Brian D.

Big day today!

Today marks a big day in the restoration of my Star. I started it and run it for the first time. It sits as a complete running chassis now, awaiting the body. It has been a while since I worked on the car and even longer since I've posted on the forum. Now I wi...

Views: 257 Replies: 3

Last Post: Feb 1, 2015 5:53pm
by Brian D.

Hilkka Brucksch

Hatfield

Do any of you Durantonians know of anybody who has a Hatfield automobile? They were manufactured in Sydney, N.Y. between 1917 and 1923. I have some information on this car that I'd like to forward on. Thanks

Views: 222 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 30, 2015 3:50pm
by Hilkka Brucksch

bob Bush

29 Durant 66 sedan sold on eBay

This 29 Durant 66 sold recently on eBay. Thought some club members might be interested in hearing about it. Does anyone know if a club member bought it? eBay number: 221672470854 (the pictures are still up to look at) Seller Notes: “This is an origin...

Views: 309 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 30, 2015 3:55am
by Norm Toone

Gary Yelle

Car hauling:

Looking for someone that is going from West coast East with a empty enclosed trailer. A star needs a ride. Contact me by E-mail only: garyyelle@msn.com. Thanks, Gary

Views: 210 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 26, 2015 10:06pm
by Gary Yelle

Bob Bush

Who bought the 28 Durant sedan on eBay?

A gray colored 28 Durant 4 cylinder 4 door sedan was listed and relisted on eBay at $14,500 and finally was sold to someone who made an offer. Does anyone know if a club member bought the car? or what it finally sold for as a best offer? 1928 Other Makes FOUR DO...

Views: 271 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 22, 2015 7:02am
by Bob and Stephani...

Dick Krause

Water Pump Gasket - and over heating

Looking for some guidance. The 1925 Star Service truck I inherited from my dad (Bob Krause) is having some over heating problems. I have taken the radiator off to test the flow rate, and there does not appear to be any blockage. I then took the water pump off an...

Views: 270 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 18, 2015 4:07pm
by Dick Krause

David Coppess

DeVaux

A 1930 DeVaux for sale at Motel T Haven.com

Views: 267 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 16, 2015 11:35am
by Ross

Antti Lappalainen

Locomobile bodybuilders

Hello! Did Central Manufacturing Company build Locomobile 8-70 bodies? I'm working on a project and I found this sign with other parts, which came with this car, but I can't say if it's original or not. It reads Central Manufacturing Co. F-2 554, material is alu...

Views: 239 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 13, 2015 4:59am
by Antti Lappalaine...

Rick Botti

Locomobile Tow / Service Truck

While surfing the web, I mean conducting research. I found this interesting picture of a Locomobile and Durant dealer with a Locomobile tow truck. The full story can be found at this link: http://theoldmotor.com/?p=38555 Rick

Views: 333 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 12, 2015 2:49pm
by RIck Botti

Jon Ollinger

Upholstery & Roof Question

I have a 1923 Dort, and an looking for some information on how to go about re-upholstering the seats. Are there kits for this type of vehicle that would work, or companies in the Mid-west area that I could contact to do the work? As a side note, I'm also looking...

Views: 294 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 12, 2015 4:55am
by Frank Witkowski

Vince O'Brien

Car transport anyone?

I'm returning to the San Francisco area from Los Angeles later this week pulling an empty 30 ft enclosed car hauler. I'd be happy to haul a member's car.

Views: 259 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 10, 2015 10:43pm
by Vince O'Brien

dave enrico

devaux dash

hello everyone does anyone know who bought the devaux dash that was on ebay,i got there a little late i need to see if they will sell the pull knobs if there not going to use them,happy new year to all, please email me at davesplace2010@yahoo.com thanks dave a...

Views: 337 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jan 9, 2015 8:15am
by dave enrico

Jon

Stuck Clutch on 1923 Dort

I have a 1923 Dort which the clutch will not disengage from the transmission despite having the clutch plates separated. The photo describes the issue: The Flywheel Drive Pin (1) drives the Clutch Plates (2). The Middle Clutch Plate slides onthe three Clutch Pins (3)...

Views: 402 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jan 8, 2015 8:48pm
by Norm Toone

Todd E Frye

Radiator Paint

Any thoughts on painting the honeycomb radiator core on a 1923 A-22? The radiator currently on my car is a Star radiator and was either originally black or painted later and has a black painted surround. I am going to a correct Durant radiator on my A-22 and using...

Views: 676 Replies: 14

Last Post: Jan 7, 2015 6:13am
by Todd E Frye

Charles Spitz

Happy New Year 2015

To our Durant Family around the world, Peg and I wish all of you a very Happy New Year.

Views: 172 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 2, 2015 8:30am
by Yates Milton

Rick Botti

Website Updates

1. Added pictures of Ray Acker's 1929 Model 60 Sedan to the Durant section of the Photographs page. 2. Added pictures of my 1931 model 619 to Durant section of the Photographs page. 3. Added a downloadable PDF copy of the Members car data form created by Steve...

Views: 426 Replies: 8

Last Post: Dec 31, 2014 11:01pm
by Rick Botti

Gerry Gouin

TORQUE

Hi out there.A happy new year to all of you. I am looking for the torque on the gears of the crank shaft and the two others that hold the timeing chain on a 6 cylinder continental 14 L engine on the two engines that I have had rebuilt(boreing babet pistons connecting...

Views: 266 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 31, 2014 3:36pm
by Gerry Gouin

Frank Reed

Season's Greetings

It is Christmas Eve Downunder, so it is an opportune time to wish all Durantonians and their families a Safe and Joyous Christmas and a Happy New Year. May your search under the Christmas tree be fruitful. My two special presents will arrive in the New Year - I hope....

Views: 216 Replies: 3

Last Post: Dec 25, 2014 3:16pm
by Gene House

dave enrico

merry christmas

hello everyone i just wanted to wish everyone a merry christmas and a happy new year,im in so calif and it looks like christmas day is going to be about 70 degrees and a beautiful day,i hope this message finds everyone happy and healthy,hope to spend more time with...

Views: 278 Replies: 4

Last Post: Dec 25, 2014 6:43am
by Bob and Stephani...

Don Shilling

Update on Ed Vomero

I just talked to Ed this evening. Apparently he was run over by a car about seven weeks ago. He is presently in a rehab unit and doing very well. Many people have sent him cards, which he is truly grateful, but unable to respond with thank you cards. However, anyone...

Views: 286 Replies: 2

Last Post: Dec 22, 2014 8:03am
by Frank Witkowski

Janet Barnhart

My Resume

Hi there Mr Lance Durant-Haynes; I really hate to bother you again about my end date at Lance Durant Chauffeuring, BUT, always the big butt...I have not been able to find a real job since coming to Woodstock, GA. We are not at all unhappy about the move we have a...

Views: 263 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 17, 2014 5:21am
by Janet Barnhart

Yates Milton

Change of Email Address

Please change my email address to ymilton@ec.rr.com rather than nc.rr.com. My computer went South so had to start all over. Hated to use the Forum, but figure it was the quickest way. Change only the n to an e. Thanks Yates

Views: 205 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 13, 2014 12:39pm
by Yates Milton

Don Gaskill

Butters website

Does Butters have a website?

Views: 255 Replies: 1

Last Post: Dec 13, 2014 11:56am
by Norm Toone

Vince OBrien

Star Salesman's Sample

My daughter is a producer on a reincarnation of the TV show "Life Styles of the Rich and Famous". One of the subjects has a car & toy collection in the Dallas Forth Worth area. In it he had this salesman's sample of a Star. Have you ever seen one of these? Coul...

Views: 284 Replies: 1

Last Post: Dec 8, 2014 8:27pm
by Frank Witkowski

Peggy Spitz

2 months

Well, two months ago we were on our way to NC for the Annual DMAC Conference. Never made it there with our car. But thanks to this wonderful DMAC Family, we made it to the Conference. (AND thank God for being with us when we had our accident). I just want to thank R...

Views: 356 Replies: 5

Last Post: Dec 4, 2014 2:06pm
by Peggy Spitz

Bob Smith

What do they have?

There is some debate as to what these guys have.. They claim it's a chassis for a 1925 Durant truck. To me the W-5 motor tells me it is of Star origin. The hubs are smaller than the Durant These 2 1/4"(Durant- 2 3/8") Any thoughts? They are somewhat adamant th...

Views: 455 Replies: 10

Last Post: Dec 3, 2014 8:10pm
by Bert Babick

Ken Hoshowski

Restoring Old Gauges

I have been looking at my speedometer and wondering how and if it can be restored. Just recently I received an email suggesting I go to UTUBE and check out "1929 Willys Whippet First test Drive". I noted the beautiful job this gentleman did on his instrument resto...

Views: 350 Replies: 1

Last Post: Nov 27, 2014 11:52pm
by Bill Kronsbein

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