Yep--its that time.
I am going to have my wiring harness installed next week. I have a few questions first. Does the fuse block fit inside the fire wall or outside in the engine compartment. My thought is inside . Hope I am right. Is there any little tricks I shoul...
The website is not haunted or anything like that, but...
Did you know that the voice of Billy Durant can be heard from within the walls of this website?
Did you know that one time Durant Employee Russell "Rocky" Howland looks over the Forum?
So the questions r...
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I have been givem a few car parts that I dont know what to do with. I have 4 clutch plates complete with clutch and pressure plate ready to bolt on. 3 good crank shafts all turned and in great shape. One is from an old dodge another from a jeep the oth...
This car has been in my family since 1926. It had not moved since 1969 and I picked it up last spring and have gotten somewhat road worthy over the summer. The engine is now apart and being rebuilt.
Grandpa built a boat carrier, in the 30's, after the car was ro...
In the interest of keeping to stock or original as best I can, I am looking for the original oil level indicator for a w-4 motor in my 23 Star.
The motor has the indicator marks on the block but my motor now has a dip stick which is not accurate, although I could...
Hello everyone!
As of Monday I will be the proud new owner of a 1928 M2. E-24583 is in what I think is pretty good shape for the age - there's no rust beyond a few minor surface patches, the tires are new(ish), and until recently the car was driving. Prior owner w...
Hello everyone I am so excited I have to share this. Is anyone familier with the Jet tool 50th sweepstakes well anyway I was notified as being the grand prize winner and have won the metalworking grand prize worth 10,000.00 dollars worth of air tools to milling machi...
I am in the process of rebuilding a Continental 15U inline 6 cylinder engine belonging to a 1928 D75 Durant. I have been recently studying the vibration dampener which was disassembled before I owned it and looks like some parts are missing. Does anyone have some dra...
The 15L Continental engine in our Durant had a gray block and the cylinder head was red. Just wondering if that is correct since the engine was called a Red Seal Continental???
I had the engine for my 23 Durant rebuilt in 1975 and it has never been cranked. Just a spit or fire occasionally.
My problem is that only turns over adequately when all the spark plugs are removed. Put one plug in and it will not turn over fast enough to crank.
I...
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I have a friend who has recently imported a 1922 Durant B22 to the UK, the car was involved in a fire in the US whilst waiting to be shipped with mainly the wiring damaged.
I'm looking for a wiring diagram, as detailed as possible, can anyone help?
Thank...
Dear friends,
I've been thinking that the body of my rugby would have originally a color scheme like with reveal and belt rail along the sides.
If you look closely along the car, there is a line passing by the upper part of each door and then going around the car...
Has anyone got seat springs for my car?? 1930 Durant Model 614 deluxe rumble seat coupe . I never thought of them till I saw the post here for a few. I could use front both seat and back and also the rumble seat both seat and back
I had thought of using foam f...
Regarding my 1930 614 De Luxe Sedan
I have a complete rear seat, but a frame only for the front seat (I'm missing the springs). Should I hold out and try to locate the inner pice, or have someone fabricate it?
Also, what kind of material was used on the window...
All,
I have been asked by Rick to take over the Locomobile brand as Technical Advisor for the club and am honored to do so.
Therefore please if you or anyone you know have a Locomobile OR ANY Information on the brand please forward to me Rick Botti and Mike Lint...
We would like to invite the Durants to the Colorado/Wyoming tour on June 12th. The tour is 6 days long and will reach a new town each night. It is limited to 120 cars 1927 and older. This tour takes place in the most scenic areas of the Unted States. For information...
Did a search on here but didn't come up with anything - does anyone have a source for a copy of the owner's manual that would ahve come with a 1928 M2? I am hoping this might answer a few mysteries, such as:
1)The oil dipstick thingie; how do I read that? Am I su...
Item 3101 1733 3443 This is a hub cap and hub puller for a 1921 - 1926 Durant . To remove the hub, you have to first remove the axle nut, then screw this puller on the hub, screw in a bolt and keep tightening until the hub breaks loose - sometimes needs a tap wit...
Bob,
Yes the Mid priced ($1785-$2285) Locomobile Junior-8 (JR-8) was an Over Head Valve (OHV) Straight 8, 198.9 CID Rated at 66 HP @ 3000 RPM.(Quite advanced for the time; "Listed as the first engine to go 3000 RPM". Now Noted as Contintenal "built for Durant". Fur...
Motor Rebuild
I acquired my grandpa’s 1926 Star Model M Touring last spring.
Last summer/fall, after doing wheel, tire, brake, suspension rebuilds and finding a valid distributor; I went for a 60 mile test "smoking" drive (with support vehicle). After the...
I found this LOCOMOBILE note in researching the "Red Seal" engine paint inquiry by Dave about the history of Continental Motors. Hemmings Classic Cars magazine Dec 08, Vol 5, Issue 3: "Powerful as a Nation" By Daniel Steel, Pgs 42 to 45.
Further down on page 44...
What side does the harness attach to?? I think the drivers side but want to be sure before I put it in . That will happen in the next couple of weeks. Also--what is the best way to do it?--start at the front or rear--or go thru the firewall and work both ways? I am...
I am rebuilding the generator and have gotten new brushes. Interestingly found a fuse inside my 6 volt autolite generator that was on my 1926 Star. I cannot get any reading off the old fuse and was wondering what amperage this fuse should be ?
Tx Guy
Hello, I was wondering if someone could tell me what the torque specifications are for a w-5 cylinder head and what pattern you should go in when tightening the head down. Thanks for your help.
Mark Maggio
A 1925 Durant Star 2 door sedan rolling chassis. Has the W-5 35HP Continental engine. Engine turns over with crank, have not tried to start. Throttle and spark controls work. Drive train appears to be in good working order. Steering, break and linkages are in workin...
There is a BIG Pre-War Swap Meet comming up near you at Chickasha Okalohoma on March 19-21, sponsored by the Old Pueblo Touring Association. Contact; www.pwsm.com
This was listed in this months Hemmings Classic cars magazine, psage, 12.
Lance C.
I'm having a hard time finding any information on a 1925 Flint 2 door sedan. My parents have one and there is no info avalible on a 2 door. Any info or related sites would be a great help.
Thanks!
Hey friends,
It's so strange,
I've just posted a new message some hours ago sharing a link to download a New York Times clipping from 1922 in PDF format, whose headline was "DURANT RIVAL TO THE FORD", and it simply disappeared from the forum.
What happened? Is i...
DEAR BILL....
WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR RECENT FLIGHT FAILURE. I GUESS NO ONE EVER TOLD YOU ABOUT TYING A 6 FOOT RIBBON TO YOUR KITETAILS TO HELP SUSTAIN THE FLIGHT TIME. MARCIA AND I WISH YOU A GOOD AND RAPID RECOVERY. WE WILL LIGHT A CANDLE FOR YOUR COM...
Last phase of completion on 29 Durant Model 60. My dash cluster with the crinkle finish had a silver mat finish. I understand a lot of the Durant cluster were gold. Could anyone educate me on which was more common or which models had the different finishes. Also...
Hi Guys,
Read the post from Ross about rumble seat handles. I'm pretty sure when I first met Ray Zenz in the early 70's at Hershey His prize find was a rumble seat handle for his coupe and it was T shaped with "spears" and locked.Does any one actually have one of th...
Has anyone got a pair of outside door handles for a 30 coupe .Also need the trunk handle and latch if I can get one. This car is slowly taking shape so I want to get all the pieces I can to finish it off--Would sure like to hear it running this summer -...
I would like to replace the original tube which the plug wires ran through on my 29 Model 60 engine. I know most of these were thrown out at the first tune up. Since I probably won't be able to buy an original, could any one help me with a drawing showing the corre...
In early December I posted a request for a Durant M-2 wheel puller. I now own FOUR Springfield #101-S Knoock-off pullers. The boxes say that among other makes it will fit all models of Locomobile, Star , Gray and Models 610 and 612 Durant. Size is 5/8-18.
I got a...
Dear fellow members.
Hope that somebody can give me an advise about a problem that is keeping me out of the roads with my M2 1928 Rugby touring 4 cylinders.
The story started two years ago when the cranckshaft broke. Fortunately found a spare and went to an ol...
This video is about the old Ford Model T, but nevertheless, I found it very interesting.
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=S4KrIMZpwCY
Looks like you may have to copy/paste the address into your browser, I don't see how to enter it as a link.
RonJ
Question,
What 3 Canadian cities are further South than Seattle Washington?
Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver or Montreal?
Most US citizens do not know!!! Not fair getting out a Map! Probably too easy for my Canadian friends.
Lance C.
Does anyone have the correct part numbers for front and rear wheel bearings for a 1926 Star Touring, model F? I will also need numbers for the races.
Thanks in advance.
Gary
If anybody has a rotted out fuel tank for a '26-27 Star "M" I could sure use the fittings from it. I need the filler neck and the flanges for the fuel line and drain. I don't need the whole tank. This is a rectangular style measuring 33 1/2" long, 7 3/8" tall, and 12...
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Here's the link to the wheel assembly that I have for sale:
www.MrLugnuts.net/pg
Click on "Durant wheel assembly" for the pix. Any idea what year this fits?
Dear friends,
Is there anybody in the Club with a pdf version of the Instruction Book for 1927 Rugby Model M, or even a printed edition. I am willing to find one.
I have just received yesterday the original manual of repairs ("Manual de Reparaciones del Rugby")...