Does anyone have an exploded diagram of the U2 carb? I could sure use something to help me get mine working right. It seems to be flooding badly and I cant find a way to stop the problem .
Thanks
Ken
All,
Just back from a weeklong business trip. While there saw this. The National Auto Museum,10 S.Lake St. Reno Nv.89501-1558, (775) 333-9300. www.automuseum.org, Info@automuseum.org
It's in the center of Reno Nv. and is an excellent stop if you are in that area....
I have a set of pedals here but do not know what they are from . I do know that at one time there was a locomobile in the area I picked these up. Parts numbers on then are ;
Right side pedal--01A-2455-D
Left side pedal --01A-7520-A1- circle with an A...
HOORAY FOR LURAY.....MARCIA AND I THINK THE GATHERING AT LURAY WAS ONE OF THE BEST EVER....WE HAD SUCH AN EXTRAORDINARY TIME WITH EVERYONE....IT WAS WONDERFUL BEING THERE .....THE CAVE TRIP WAS FANTASTIC. THE ANTIUE AUTO MUSEUMS WERE AWESOME AND THE BROOKSIDE RESTAUR...
I have a Star Sedan (for parts) For Sale. It is a complete drive train (4 cylinders) with fenders, radiator, and an extra rear axle.
Will sell for best offer.
Scott
lsdunlap@yahoo.com
I must ask about rear axles seals.
I have found very good outside seals that fit perfectly without any trimming TC Oil Seal 45 X 58 X 7 .. yes that is metric.
But, Don Shilling has told me that there are no inside seals.
But I must play doubting Thomas.
When I...
I received this a couple of days ago and am passing it on if someone wants to follow up. I replied thanks, but nothing pre 30 fits post 29 cars, however he should post on forum. I have no idea if its Canada or US.
Re: Durant Car Parts
We used to use, as a trai...
Hey again y'all,
When replacing the hood lace around the fire wall and the radiator shell what was the original way to secure the lacing? They used split rivets on the 23 Star that I have, however I continue to find things that are not as they should be if I am to...
I am converting over to the Zenith carburetor that is being used by some members. Lance Haynes sent me both the straight and the 90 degree versions he had made when I was restoring my 30 Model Durant 614. I am in need of one that changes the carb. to a 90 degree angl...
When I dismantled my split rear end, I found a shim on the right axle end upon which the brake drum fits.
Why did they put shims there ?
What was their purpose ?
What is the correct installation proceedure ?
Tx in advance
Guy
Hi All.....
Thought you might enjoy a couple quick pictures from the ECC Luray meet.
We had cars from: Florida, Virginia, Maryland, Ohio, Michigan and Ontario Canada !
As always the Durantonians had a lot of fun and laughs.
See Y'all in Texarkana (or may...
I really need to make some room in the garage.
For Sale from my 1929 D40 leaside built Durant
W5 enginetore down looks complete $100 includes carb, gen, exhaust manifolds (2)Distrib,
2 trannys $100 for both includes clutch and linkage
I am in Toronto one a week a...
Well another Durant gathering has come and gone. A full report will be in a future Durant Partner, but we had over 30 Durantonians converge on the tiny town of Luray. We had some of the regular East Coast members and met some new people too. I hope everyone got home...
I need help determining how the steering wheel was finished when the car was sold in 1925. I removed the wheel to work on it and discovered that there was some black paint on the wood portion. Was the entire wheel painted black when new? Did the paint on the wood get...
I posted an earlier thread showing some home made motor mount pads. In that thread I learned that originally my 23 Star C Tourning with a W-4 engine had no such pads and was mounted directly to the frame.
As I recently reinstalled the motor after a rebuild and paint...
Greeting Fellow Durant lovers,
After 5 years of working on restoring my baby. I am finally getting it done. Thanks for all the help and advise I received from you all.
My Great Grandfather was a Durnat dealer back in the 20s in New Holland, PA. So it was natural t...
Greetings Fellow Durantians,
Can anyone tell me what the original rubber material looked like on a 1929' model 60 running board. Did it have groove in it? if so, which way did the groove run? or was it the diamond pattern, like some fords had?
Also does anyone kno...
Guess it is time to overhaul my carb. Seems to work but not well . I hope this is my last problem till I get the car running. Seems like I am still going one step foreward and two steps back . Have no more water leaking into the oil so at least that is fixed.I did ma...
I am basically a muscle car guy (mustangs), however, i have come across two star cars a roadster and coupe. i want to make an offer but do not know what the value range should be. they are both complete and had some restoration done years ago and have not been star...
I have a Universal Rim Tool in excellent shape for sale: $25.00/ plus postage.
Also one Springfield Wheel Puller(knock off type) that fits all Star, all Grey, all Locomobile, Durant M-2(since it was really a Star) 610 and 612.
$20.00 plus postage.
John Parrish
541-...
The following is from the minutes of the Monmouth Council BSA meeting April 27, 1925, held in Red Bank, NJ.
"TRANSPORTATION
Scout Executive Danton spoke of the imperative need of automobiles for himself and Field Executive. President Housman stated that Mr. Frederi...
Our forum provider in an effort to give us a better forum has introduced some problems. Form those of you who have experienced problems either accessing or trying to post to it you are not alone.
I have contacted the provider and asked for their help.
In the meant...
Business forces me to sell my Mod. 70 Deluxe Sedan.
The car is fairly complete but needs a good restoration. This car may be the only one of its kind and deserves a good home.
Some Durant and Star 4 cylinder engine parts. Will post to E-Bay or call me at 804 761 4705
Does anyone have a repair manual that would cover the transmission for my 1928 D-55 Coupe? The front seal is bad and I thought it might not hurt to go through the entire transmission when I replace it, but I don’t want to tear into it blind. I would be happy...
Ok fellow Durantonians I've locked in the details for the ECC Spring meet and I'm giving everyone plenty of time to budget and plan for the trip. This spring we will meet in beautiful Luray, Virginia home of the Luray Caverns & Antique car museum and the mouth of the...
Hi All......
If you get "Old Cars Weekly" newspaper, the latest issue has the "Golden Quill" awards listed.
Carol has done it again, the Partner is listed as an award winner for 2008.
Of course we already know that the magazine and our editor are AWARD WINNERS !!...
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i have a bad temp guage, it did work until the connection between the gen and the water pump shreded, the engine overheated ( no harm to engine)but the temp guage pegged hi and the needle stayed.does anybody know of someone who repairs these or by chance i can get an...
I need help in determining if my 27 star transmission would fit the rugby bus being restored in poland.They want to buy my motor and trans.I know the motor will work but would hate to sell them a 3 spd car trans if they need a 4 spd witch i suspect they do.Communicat...
I have read the thread on the new format. Some of the comments were the letters were too small. If you use firefox all you have to do is hold down the ctrl key and the +. This will enlarge a the text regardless of site visited.To return to the original setting hold t...
All,
Those previous mentioned "unidentified" Headlight stands I have now found out are for 20's Six (6) Cylinder FLINT models. Two stands Complete with all mounting brackets, braces and original hardware. Good condition overall with slight surface rust.
I had advert...
Hello Everyone, I have a bit of a problem locating a rear for my 1926 woody star huckster.Talked to a few of you guys about it which raised some questions. The ring and pinion are beyond repair. I found that it has a 488 rear, which is a bit tall for the highway. Is...
I have for sale the "remains" of a 1923 Star, s/n
L34754. All that remains of the body is the firewall/cowl. The chassis parts include front and rear axles,hubs and rims. The rims are in poor shape from sitting in the dirt. The steering sector is intact. The tran...
the generator has a place to put oil, the distributer has a place to oil, the starter, and the water pump ,on either side of the pump housing is a brass cap, when screwed off looks like a zerk fiting but i think oil goes in the fittings with a needle oiler. question...
Does anyone know what the float type oil level indicator looks like on a 29 D40 engine? The cork is there but the wire rod and whatever goes on the top is missing.
1929 Durant Model 6-66 four door sedan for sale. Car is totally disassembled, frame has been powder coated,engine turns freely,started to replace wood in doors. Does not have wheels or rear end. Body is in good shape. All vin numbers and engine numbers match original...
I am reassembling my diff., it has a split casing.
I forgot which way the main gear should be facing... to the right or left of the car ???
The casings seem symmetrical so things would work both ways but I may end up with 3 reverse and 1 very low forward gear.
I wou...
Hi everybody. A question from a Limey who is a total Durant novice.We have seen a very nice 1929 Rugby 4 cyl 4 door tourer here in the UK which was restored about 12 years ago in NZ, hence R H Drive.We are considering buying the car for wedding hire as tourers are al...
Hi again.
What are the torque specs for the model 614 headbolts ? Just want to be ready to bolt the thing back down when the gasket arrives. Thanks again guys.
Sure nice to have a good club ro get info from -and boy do I ever need it too...