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Vince O'Brien

Washers under Head: Bolts Now what do i do?

I've been reading the posts about washers under head bolts and realize I may have made a mistake in restoring the engine compartment on my 50 Mercury. It has the original flat head engine. I replaced several of the head bolts with original style bolts and put washe...

Views: 434 Replies: 3

Last Post: Feb 16, 2009 8:16am
by Lance Chabot

Ken McCormick

Temp sender unit

Hello everyone I need info on the temp sender unit for the 30 model 614. Mine has the top broken off and no number that I can find. Can someone supply the info I need to replace it? such as -part number and manufactures name? Doesnt seem to be listed in my parts...

Views: 415 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 13, 2009 4:37am
by Norm Toone

Guy J. Belzil

Beauty in the making 1927 - W5

Love it ! Going for babitting next week ! Notice those gleaming ports !!!

Views: 460 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 12, 2009 7:36pm
by Guy J. Belzil

Shaun Murphy

Window and Door Parts Removal

I have a 1930 Durant 6-14 and would like to gut the doors completely. The doors are solid metal (no wood). Can anyone give me advice on how to access these components? Thanks Shaun

Views: 395 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 12, 2009 1:21pm
by Norm Toone

Don Shilling

Obscure Star Part

Hi Folks! I'm looking for the right and left braces that reinforce the headlight bar to fender on any Star M or R. They fit between the headlight bar and fender and also serve to reinforce the headlight. This is just one more item that wasn't included with our Star...

Views: 684 Replies: 8

Last Post: Feb 12, 2009 5:21am
by Norm Toone

Franz Fraitzl

Rear Spring Shackles model M and R

Here are the Rear Spring Shackles part number 22337 for the models M and R

Views: 380 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 11, 2009 8:03pm
by Franz Fraitzl

Franz Fraitzl

Distributor holding clip

Finally here are the new holding clips. There is no excuse anymore not to get your engine running. Enjoy. Franz

Views: 358 Replies: 3

Last Post: Feb 11, 2009 6:34pm
by Franz Fraitzl

Don Shilling

No Snow - More Go

We haven't had any winter here in East Texas this year so I've had plenty of time to make a little headway on our '27 Star Coupes. I'm pre-fitting and bodyworking the front sheet metal before I paint the frame. The springs have been rebuilt and new eye bushings have...

Views: 407 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 11, 2009 6:30pm
by Franz Fraitzl

Tony Madson

pitman arm needs replacing

Does anyone have a pitman arm for my 23 Star C Touring? I hope. The part number on the arm is EX990L. It appears as though someone previously attempted to machine down the thread area and then attempted a rethread. They made a complete mess of it. I can not find a...

Views: 350 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 11, 2009 2:54pm
by Don Shilling

Rick Botti

Website Spam

Some of you are aware that for the past several days one of our Forum treads “engine serial # ????” has been hit with spam containing links to unwanted and objectionable websites. Since these attacks have continued, I have taken measures to combat this,...

Views: 754 Replies: 20

Last Post: Feb 11, 2009 9:09am
by Ross Hoevet

Frank Witkowski

Old Durant Photo Vintage Ford Magazine

Hi All... Just got the latest issue of the Model T Ford Club of America magavine. There is a multiple page story on the beginnings of automobile racing at Funk's Speedway in Winchester, Indiana. On page 41 is a picture of a Durant camera car with the film crew...

Views: 401 Replies: 3

Last Post: Feb 11, 2009 7:17am
by Bill Hoaglan

jon simon

prices

how can i find out what the prices are on the durant cars ? i'm interested in maybe a 30's rodster

Views: 452 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 11, 2009 6:23am
by Eliot

jan arnett

production line for a early car

This was sent to me by Bob Kruse. When you listen to it you will realize the narator doesn't know what a convertible is. http://www.youtube.com:80/watch?v=S4KrIMZpwCY

Views: 420 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 10, 2009 6:06pm
by jan arnett

Greg Krueger

25 Star Kingpin Removal

Hello, I would like to remove the steering knuckles on my 25 Star. It looks like there is a pin that needs to come out to remove them? Are there any tricks to remove this pin, or does it pound or drill out. I tried a punch and hammer with no luck. Any tips would be a...

Views: 561 Replies: 7

Last Post: Feb 10, 2009 8:02am
by Rick Botti

Gas tank restoration

...don't want to destroy the fuel gauge

Hey folks, Drained and pulled off my gas tank yesterday. It looks to be in pretty good shape, but I'm wondering whether I should degunk/derust/line it. I will have to get a bit more light into it to see if it's actualy got rust or gunk but for now I'm assuming yes...

Views: 378 Replies: 3

Last Post: Feb 9, 2009 7:42pm
by Franz Fraitzl

Franz Fraitzl

Distributor holding clip

Hey everyone, I am one machine setup away from having the distributor holding clip finished. Here is a picture after the second machine setup. Hard to believe but this little piece took me four days from drawing to finished part. Hope everyone is well. Franz...

Views: 343 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 9, 2009 7:31pm
by Ken McCormick

Tony Madson

washers for head bolts

When I removed the head from my w-4 engine off my 23 Star, there were no washers on the head studs. Some of them buggers (nuts) were pretty tuff to get off due to the fact that a few of them had actually sunk into the metal of the head. I am assuming I should use...

Views: 392 Replies: 3

Last Post: Feb 9, 2009 5:32pm
by Don Shilling

Ken McCormick

Gas tank

HI ALL I am going to put my gas tank on the car and wondered if there is any little tricks I should know about first. Would hate to do it and have to take it off again because of some little glitch I dont know about.Any comments?? Thanks...

Views: 853 Replies: 22

Last Post: Feb 9, 2009 1:41pm
by Ken McCormick

Lance Chabot

LOCOMOBILE on E-bay and more

Thanks to all the club members for letting me know when "Items" are available for sale on e-bay!! I also have Ads posted on the Horseless Cariage Club website. One is on the "Wanted" page asking for "Any and All" Locomobile items that our club members might use....

Views: 439 Replies: 3

Last Post: Feb 9, 2009 5:40am
by Lance Chabot

Ricardo H.Colombo

Engine repair concern

Dear Durantonians: Here I am again looking for help. I have two engines with the following engraved data Engine............#1....................#2 Block code a....W5A-600-A.......W5A-607-A Block code b....20JA................9HF Head date.......1-6-5.......

Views: 599 Replies: 7

Last Post: Feb 9, 2009 1:40am
by Ricardo H.Colomb...

Brad Jones

Pair of Star Roadster or Touring doors

I bought a pair of doors at an auction sale that are marked "Star Roadster or Touring". I don't know what year or model they are from. I will sell them for a fair price to anyone who needs them. Thanks, Brad

Views: 340 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 8, 2009 8:31pm
by Brad Jones

Chuck Faulkner

Generator Installation

I’ m trying to reinstall the generation in my 1925 Star. I’m at a double disadvantage. It was removed 2 ½ years ago by my son. So I really don’t have clue as to its installation. My son now lives 3000 miles away in Florida so can’t even u...

Views: 406 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 8, 2009 3:26pm
by Chuck Faulkner

Ross Vieu

engine serial # ????

Hi, I found an engine , 4 wire wheels ,and front and rear running gear. laying in weeds behind a barn. engine plate is only ID. sez mfgd by continental for durant motor co.. has the # 15L 22710 no other info........ help ?? what have I found ema...

Views: 776 Replies: 18

Last Post: Feb 8, 2009 1:34pm
by Rick Botti

Tony Madson

distributor timing curve

Some of you may remember I had problems with the distributor that came on my 1923 Star C Touring with a w-4 engine. Aurthur Roberts was kind enough to sell me an Autolite distributor off a W-5 engine he had that was several years newer. I sent the distributor off...

Views: 659 Replies: 5

Last Post: Feb 8, 2009 1:24pm
by Don Shilling

Frank Witkowski

15 U Continental in 617 Durant Photos

Hi All...... Been following the discussion about the 15U motor. Here are a couple of pictures of the 15U in my 617 Deluxe Sedan, made in Lansing. Note the add on generator, which replaced the original (still in place) Cathy and I found this car in New Jer...

Views: 389 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 7, 2009 4:13pm
by cdmn

Ken McCormick

wiring harness installation

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...

Views: 584 Replies: 8

Last Post: Feb 7, 2009 2:03pm
by Ken McCormick

Rick Botti

Website Ghosts

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...

Views: 799 Replies: 26

Last Post: Feb 6, 2009 5:47am
by Norm Toone

Ken McCormick

Car parts

Hi all 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...

Views: 461 Replies: 5

Last Post: Feb 3, 2009 9:53pm
by butch

Guy J. Belzil

Just for fishing fun

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...

Views: 427 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 3, 2009 10:28am
by Guy J. Belzil

Mike Linthicum

Original air cleaner for my 28

Anybody have a picture of what the original air cleaner for my 28 with a 15L engine should look like?

Views: 573 Replies: 7

Last Post: Feb 3, 2009 6:23am
by Mike Linthicum

Tony Madson

Oil indicator wanted

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...

Views: 565 Replies: 8

Last Post: Feb 2, 2009 8:47pm
by Vince O'Brien

John Brunstein

New Durant Owner

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...

Views: 1123 Replies: 26

Last Post: Feb 2, 2009 1:04pm
by Lance Chabot

Mike Rice

Just wanted to share some good news and luck for myself

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...

Views: 466 Replies: 8

Last Post: Feb 2, 2009 12:17pm
by Jan Arnett

Steve Blomquist

Engine vibration dampener assembly

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...

Views: 517 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 2, 2009 4:18am
by Steve Blomquist

Dave Webster

engine paint

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???

Views: 656 Replies: 8

Last Post: Feb 1, 2009 6:01pm
by Guy J. Belzil

Yates Milton

Too Much Compression??

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...

Views: 671 Replies: 8

Last Post: Feb 1, 2009 12:02pm
by Vince O'Brien

Roger Tillotson

Wiring Diagram

Hi, 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...

Views: 853 Replies: 15

Last Post: Feb 1, 2009 7:54am
by Yates Milton

Dib Franciss

1927 RUGBY - Color Schemes

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...

Views: 404 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 31, 2009 11:36am
by Dib Franciss

Ken McCormick

Seat springs

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...

Views: 411 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jan 31, 2009 6:48am
by Ken McCormick

Shaun Murphy

Interior Questions.

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...

Views: 788 Replies: 9

Last Post: Jan 31, 2009 3:51am
by Norm Toone

Lance Chabot

Locomobile car and Information Request

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...

Views: 417 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 30, 2009 7:39pm
by Rick Botti

Dave Huson

Colorado/Wyoming Tour #3

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...

Views: 360 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 29, 2009 4:55pm
by Dave Huson

John Brunstein

M2 Instruction / owner book?

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...

Views: 318 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 28, 2009 10:59pm
by John Brunstein

Richard Bandel

1926 Chevy snowmobile.

About halfway through the film. http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=568_1233111054

Views: 371 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 28, 2009 10:36pm
by Ken McCormick

Gordon Curl

Hub cap & hub puller on eBay

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...

Views: 552 Replies: 8

Last Post: Jan 28, 2009 4:12am
by Norm Toone

Lance Chabot

LOCOMOBILE Models and Engines

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...

Views: 1167 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jan 27, 2009 6:44pm
by cdmn

Guy J. Belzil

Engine Rebuild - 1927 W5 600 into 1926 Star

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...

Views: 891 Replies: 10

Last Post: Jan 27, 2009 6:06pm
by cdmn

Lance Chabot

LOCOMOBILE and Continental engines

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...

Views: 750 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jan 26, 2009 8:17pm
by Lance Chabot

Ken McCormick

wiring harness location

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...

Views: 376 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 26, 2009 3:56am
by Norm Toone

Guy J. Belzil

What is amperage of fuse found inside generator

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

Views: 393 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 25, 2009 6:11am
by Guy J. Belzil

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