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Claude Lavoie

Is oil pressure controlled by a spring and ball on a 14L engine?

I have completely disassembles and re assembled the Continental 14L engine from my 1928 D60. This is an early 14L, 163 cu.in., not the more popular 185 cu.in. I'm now ready to start it for the first time since the re-assembly, but I'm concerned about oil pressure. I...

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Last Post: Feb 9, 2013 8:46am
by Rick Botti

Ed Vomero

Two More Star Tourings

Happy New Year To All This week I bought the two 1923 Star Tourings that were on EBay direct from the seller. I was very surprised that these two were out there. Anyone in our club have any histoery on these cars?. Engine numbers #82313 and #72695.

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Last Post: Feb 9, 2013 8:15am
by Jim Chocole

gary k

1925 star f roadster

i would like to announce that i am now the proud owner of my first Star car....a 1925 model F roadster. it is an unrestored barn find purchased from the estate of deceased club member Don Welch, who was with me as a member of the original Durant Star Owners Club bac...

Views: 1005 Replies: 8

Last Post: Feb 7, 2013 8:22pm
by gary kauffman

Dick Dehnel

Car body

I saw a two door body located in South Dakota. It was in the Links area. I could not repond to the ad but possibly the person can respond thru email or telephone 920=579-9744. Thank you.

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Last Post: Feb 5, 2013 10:04pm
by David L. Coppess

Jim Chocole

Fitting a New Carburetor- Zenith.

I am working on fitting my 13922 Zenith carb to my '24 Star and wondered if anyone else has done this- just wanted to see how someone else has rigged it up? The accelerator rod gets fairly tight in behind the carb and in front of the valve covers. Thanks- any...

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Last Post: Feb 5, 2013 2:27am
by Shane Hoffmann

mike doyle

roof wood

what kind of wood was used in roof?

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Last Post: Feb 2, 2013 5:32am
by mike doyle

Don Shilling

A New Ride

Hey, everybody, Froggys got a new ride. And, best of all, one that RUNS!! Now, he can keep up with Uncle Norm's MooseMoBile. And, he managed to sell his F Roadster to make room for the new wheels coming from Iowa. All in all, he came out smelling like a rose in the d...

Views: 319 Replies: 12

Last Post: Feb 2, 2013 5:16am
by Norm Toone

Mike Linthicum

Durant Museum Effort

Hello fellow Durantonians! I wanted to post what's been going on with the Durant Museum Effort to keep everyone up on what's been happening in that area. 1. Your Board of Directors has approved the purchase of the Museum Software to start cataloging any dona...

Views: 220 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 29, 2013 12:20pm
by Frank Witkowski

Mike Linthicum

Photographs of your cars.

We have had a number of new cars join our family over the last couple years that we do not have pictures of in our photograph section. Let's get out there and snap a couple of photographs and send them to Rick Botti. Doesn't matter what condition they are, restored o...

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Last Post: Jan 29, 2013 5:39am
by Mike Linthicum

Yates Milton

Interchangable Tire Size

My 24 Flint calls for 32 X 4 1/2 tires, which are available at a rediculously high price. Will a 36 X 4 fit the 23" rims on my Flint and also what other sizes are you guys running?? Want a whitewall in a size that will look good without being distracting. Yates

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Last Post: Jan 28, 2013 5:21pm
by Jack Connor

Rick Botti

Afternoon Drive in a 1929 Durant

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zv3nbmq4fPA Last week I took the Durant Roadster out for a drive on the back roads from Niles, to Sunol to Pleasanton and back to Niles last week. Hang on!

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Last Post: Jan 27, 2013 3:26pm
by Rick Botti

Frank Witkowski

Durant & Star Pedal Cars

Hi All..... Does anyone have one of these pedal cars? Check out eBay listing 120949539281 for a catalog page showing both the Star & Durant models. There is a museum picture in one of the latest Model T Ford Club publication that has a color picture taken in...

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Last Post: Jan 24, 2013 5:18am
by Mike Linthicum

Jim Chocole

Help with Vacuum Canister

I opened my unrestored vacuum canister today and my internal float was disconnected from the wire- can someone snap a pic of their float and how it is supposed to look and be set up? I need to see how long down the wire it should be attached. Thanks- My emai...

Views: 216 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 21, 2013 5:38pm
by Jim Chocole

Frank Witkowski

B-22 Durant Manuals

Hi All... Anyone have a B-22 owners manual they would be willing to sell or copy? Also interested in any other B-22 info you may have. Thanks........Frank ---

Views: 316 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 20, 2013 3:34pm
by Steve Large

Dennis W. nutter

moto meter decals

Is there a source for Durant Motor(s) moto meter decals such as Star,etc.?

Views: 247 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 15, 2013 5:28pm
by Jim Chocole

James Chocole

How to tighten timing chain?

I am disassembling my motor and am about to remove the generator gear. Once it all goes back together- do I need to mark the chain for timing or how do I properly tighten the timing chain? Thanks, Jim

Views: 277 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jan 15, 2013 12:45pm
by Jim Chocole

Jim Chocole

Star Wiring Source?

Are there any sources or vendor for Star wiring sets? Thanks, Jim

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Last Post: Jan 14, 2013 4:01pm
by Jim Chocole

Mike Linthicum

2013 East Coast Spring Meet

It is time to start thinking about the East Coast Spring Meet. I know Winter is just upon us, but it does take time to get the wheels in motion so to speak. Where would the chapter like to head this spring. Probably will shoot for April again as the snow is usually o...

Views: 582 Replies: 19

Last Post: Jan 13, 2013 1:05pm
by Adam Ford

Jim Chocole

Ideas for Exhaust Connection?

I have a '24 Roadster and don't have an idea what this connection should be like? I have a 1 34" ID on exhaust manifold and exhaust pipe is about 1 11/16" - what makes the two fit together? Anyone have a press-fit set? Plus both have holes running crosswise throu...

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Last Post: Jan 12, 2013 7:26pm
by Jim Chocole

Jim Chocole

Location of Star Serial Numbers?

I bought a 1926 or 1927 Roadster(not sure which) - I have a '27 title and am trying to connect the title number to a car number- I have a brass engine number but it doesn't match the title. Would stars have another location for an assembly number? Thanks, Jim

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Last Post: Jan 12, 2013 7:13pm
by Jim Chocole

Brian D.

1926 R Coupe exhaust

I am wondering if anyone could get me a pic of the original routing of the exhaust on a model R? The system on my car comes from the manifold, between the clutch and brake pedal and into the muffler. From the muffler it goes to the back, over the diff (following th...

Views: 242 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 12, 2013 9:10am
by Tary Mauk

Ross

1923 Star model C

For those who might not check ebay-1923 Star model C for sale in the other makes section. Car looks to be very nice fully restored. Take your money out of that nasty ol' stock market and buy a collector car!(I don't have any affiliation with this car) Ross

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Last Post: Jan 7, 2013 7:43am
by Dennis W. nutter

Ken McCormick

rust remover

I seem to recall a message on the web a few days back about some home made rust remover. I know it had ATF (automatic transmission fluid ) as one ingredien- but I cant remember the second ingredient. Can anyone tell me what it is? I know it is a half and half...

Views: 362 Replies: 10

Last Post: Dec 31, 2012 12:21pm
by Ken

Mike Linthicum

A Few Hours Left!

Hello fellow Durantonians: We only have a few hours left of the 2012 year here in the United States to write a check or get a Money Order to be postmarked by the close of the Post Office today to contribute a tax deductible gift to the DMAC Museum Fund. Why n...

Views: 216 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 31, 2012 8:02am
by Mike Linthicum

Ross

Evans waterless coolant

Anyone using the Evans waterless coolant in their collector car(s)? Sounds great for the way most of us would use our cars.A bit pricey at $40.00 a gallon. Ross

Views: 329 Replies: 3

Last Post: Dec 29, 2012 11:37am
by Ross

Adam Ford

More recruiting

The Facebook site now has 24 people who 'like' it. If we hit 30 followers, we'll gain access to some minor demographics information. Several people have posted pictures, I would highly encourage people to go check them out. If you are concerned about privacy, he...

Views: 348 Replies: 6

Last Post: Dec 29, 2012 8:44am
by Rick Botti

Ken and Dorothy Brink

Phone Scamer?

I today received a phone call in-regards to ordering the Magazine,s Car and Drive as well as Hot Rod. This person that called I had mentioned that I had never order such. His statement was that I did and he was going to bill our master card. Thing is that he could n...

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Last Post: Dec 28, 2012 2:39pm
by Ken and Dorothy ...

Gordon F. Curl

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Hello to all our friends: 2012 has been a great year for travelling and meeting up again with all our Durant Club friends, our Antique and Classic Car Club Friends, our Historic Automobile Club friends and many others during the year. We had a great Gathering of Du...

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Last Post: Dec 25, 2012 11:28pm
by Gary Yelle

Chuck FAULKNER

Happy Christmas

Happy Christmas to all from sunny California. I hope all have wonderful Christmas and remember the reason for the season to honor the Birth of Christ the Son of the Living God!

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Last Post: Dec 25, 2012 12:35am
by Chuck FAULKNER

Robert N Heath

Christmas Greetings

A Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year to all our Durant car friends in the USA.Thank you for your help in the past year. Margaret and myself will be joining the Club next year and hope to even make it to one of your annual meets in the future. Best wishes to...

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Last Post: Dec 24, 2012 1:49pm
by Yates Milton

Mike Linthicum

Year end donations to the DMAC Museum Fund

With just over a week away from the end of 2012 and that end of the tax year for all us in the United States, please take a moment to remember the DMAC Museum effort in your charitable giving. Any monetary amount will be excepted and as long as it is postmarked befor...

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Last Post: Dec 23, 2012 2:52pm
by Mike Linthicum

Gary Yelle

It's a DeVo

Norm: In that other post you made reference to the 1936 car that was only as a prototype. It was based on the 4 cylinder Beacon. It is a DeVo. It was for export only. About 20 years ago it was found and restored in South Africa. I have pictures of the car res...

Views: 284 Replies: 1

Last Post: Dec 19, 2012 11:07am
by Norm Toone

david Piggott

Old star sign

Old star sign on an online auction in owosso,mi. the website is www.narhiauctions.com . the auction is the Fisher online auction in owosso,mi

Views: 382 Replies: 4

Last Post: Dec 19, 2012 5:28am
by Mike Linthicum

J&W Garage

Durant Statue in Flint

Here are some links to articles about the Durant statue that they plan to place in downtown Flint. They have a Louis Chevrolet statue in that area already. http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/flint/index.ssf/2012/11/back_to_the_bricks_announces_d.html http://ww...

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Last Post: Dec 18, 2012 1:33pm
by J&W Garage

Guy Belzil

Rear Brakes

Sirs Am looking for informed sources concerning my '27 Star Touring brakes. I am fixing my rear brakes and trying to do it right this time. I have done it previously but not worrying about hardware just putting new linings. But, my wear is uneven. It has to d...

Views: 405 Replies: 5

Last Post: Dec 16, 2012 11:06am
by Brian D.

Mike Linthicum

"Rims" What color?

Need some opinions or help here. Getting ready to paint my fellows and hubs the Riviera green that was the original color. What color would be correct for the Rims? I've seen body color and I've seen silver color? What say ye all? Also the rim bolts, silver, body col...

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Last Post: Dec 15, 2012 10:56am
by Norm Toone

Vince OBrien

Broken Door Handles

I just got four gorgeous recast door hamdles from Mike Butters. To mount them, I need the spring and special washers that hold the handle to the estrucheon. I'm reluctant to tear up the old handles as they are still serviceable. Does anyone have some broken handle...

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Last Post: Dec 15, 2012 5:14am
by Mike Linthicum

Mike Linthicum

Museum collection effort

Hi everyone! This year when you send in your dues to Bob, why not add a little more $5, $10 to the check marked for the museum fund. Anything over the normal membership fee could possibly be a tax deductible amount for the members in the U.S. and for the others out...

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Last Post: Dec 11, 2012 7:18am
by Mike Linthicum

Rick Botti

Announcing two news items

The first news is: As some of you already know, the late Terry Kulchycki, founder of the durantcars.com website, created it as a reference for restorers and researchers interested in the automobiles produced by the Durant Motor Company. After Terry passed away...

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Last Post: Dec 11, 2012 7:18am
by Yates Milton

Mike Linthicum

Military museum in Auburn Indiana

Some years ago when we had our National meet in Auburn many of us toured the Military Museum there. I just saw posted on Hemmings that much of the collection has been auctioned off and is going to private collectors. Glad we got to see it when we did.

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Last Post: Dec 11, 2012 7:12am
by Mike Linthicum

Dennis W. Nutter

Shipping cost

In getting auto parts shipped from Canada to the US, is there any service(s) cheaper than the Canadian Postal Service? It has been a while since I used the CPS and I had a rude awakening in its increase in shipping and had to bite my tongue

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Last Post: Dec 10, 2012 5:33am
by Dennis W. nutter

Don Shilling

Very Interesting Web Page

I haven't heard anyone mention this web page but I picked up on it on a machinist forum. The Old Motor is worth looking at every day for something new. If you have never seen it, it will keep you occupied for several hours. http://theoldmotor.com/

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Last Post: Dec 9, 2012 6:31am
by Guy Belzil

Mike Linthicum

It is getting to be that time of year again!

Hello fellow Durantonians! Here in the U.S. we are getting closer to the end of the year and time for those of us in the U.S. to start thinking about making donations to our favorite charities by December 31, 2012 tax year end. Remember that now the DMAC is a no...

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Last Post: Dec 8, 2012 5:24am
by Mike Linthicum

Dennis

Fan Hub Rebuild

I have a 1929 Durant model 60. I remember seeing an article on how to rebuild the fan hub using modern bearings in one of the Durant partner publications. Does anyone know which one? I also tried to contact Vancouver Durant Star Car Connection but haven't gotten a re...

Views: 268 Replies: 1

Last Post: Dec 7, 2012 12:19am
by Vince OBrien

Sean Tener

Valve Clearances for Hall-Scott 6-75

I'm Rebuilding the engine on my 1931 De vaux. Does anyone know the valve clearances on the motor? Thanks

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Last Post: Dec 5, 2012 7:59am
by DAVE ENRICO

gary kauffman

GARY'S DURANT STAR GUIDE to our car parts

HELLO FRIENDS, GOOD NEWS TODAY....MY SON, THE COMPUTER MAVEN (EXPERT) HAS BEGUN TO WORK ON MY NEW WEBSITE FOR MY PARTS OF OUR CARS PROJECT. THE WEBSITE...."GARYSDURANTSTARGUIDE.COM"..WILL START TO TAKE SHAPE SOON. IF YOU WISH TO CONTRIBUTE, PLEASE BEGIN TO TA...

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Last Post: Dec 3, 2012 8:14pm
by gary k

Warren Peterson

Durant radiator for sale

I have a Durant radiator for sale. I think the year is 1928. I can email a picture.

Views: 540 Replies: 8

Last Post: Dec 1, 2012 3:48pm
by Norm Toone

Yates Milton

Another Flint for the DMAC

Hi Y'all, I have purchased a 26 Flint 4 Door Sedan that will be picked up this week. Rick has added a page on how to add photos and I still can't do it. I did not see the data plate but think it is a E55 5 passenger. Has a 120" wheelbase. Will need a starter ass...

Views: 789 Replies: 11

Last Post: Nov 27, 2012 7:07pm
by Jim Greenamyer

Charles A. Spitz, AIA, NCARB

NJ Durant Plant on Fire

http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/local/new_jersey&id=8475793 There is a multiple alarm fire at the Durant Plant in Elizabeth NJ, the site of the 2004 DMAC meeting.

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Last Post: Nov 26, 2012 7:07am
by John Donlan

Phil Peters

Rear End Gears

Hi All, I am looking for a different gear ratio for my Model 60 rear end. It came standard with a 4:44 ratio (9 tooth pinion, 40 tooth ring gear). Per Lance's posting on 9/2/12, Durant/Warner also offered a 3:90 & 3:73 rear end. I am looking for a 3:90 ratio, which I...

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Last Post: Nov 25, 2012 9:01pm
by gary k

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