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 mark it to be accurate by marking the 3 quart and 4 quark levels.

Inside the oil pan there is a tube connected to the oil indicator hole.

If anbody has the original oil indicator parts laying around I would be happy to hear from you.

Thanks,
Tony

Do You own a car built by Durant? 1923 Star C Touring

Hello Tony,
The original is a piece of wire with a cork attached to it.
To make the cork last it was covered with shellac.
The basic idea was having a floating level indicator.
Look for the wire in your oil pan !
Franz

No wire in the oil pan. Maybe if someone could post a photo I could make one.

Tony

Do You own a car built by Durant? 1923 Star C Touring

Hello Tony,

I have one for a W-5, I'll pull it and see if it iis serviceable or good enough for a pattern.

Arthur

Do You own a car built by Durant? 1930 6-70, Deluxe Sedan

For Arthur:

Our D-40 with a W5 engine is missing its oil level indicator. If you haven't already provided it to the W4 owner, we would be most interested.

Dave T

Where Are You From? www.ottawa.ca/residents/heritage/museums/cumberland/index_en.html

Do You own a car built by Durant? Museum-owned 1929 D40 sedan

I am currently rebuilding my W5 and have taken a picture of my oil indicator components.
The cork fell apart but it was 1/2 diameter and 1 1/2 inches long.
The wire went right through cork to the bottom of it, i.e. 1 1/2 of wire is used up by the cork.

See Image with ruler at
http://s725.photobucket.com/albums/ww257/bcswlds/th_OilIndicator_2.jpg

Where Are You From? www.bcsaggregates.com

Do You own a car built by Durant? Grandpa's 1926 Star Touring

Here is picture, after I figured them out.

Where Are You From? www.bcsaggregates.com

Do You own a car built by Durant? Grandpa's 1926 Star Touring

I have a spare tube and wire on the parts shelf. The tube has rust issues but is solid. You are welcome to it, just send me an address and reimburse me for the postage. Be glad to help get you on the road again
Gary

Do You own a car built by Durant? 1926 Star Touring and a 1925 Star Touring Parts car that we are trying to put together.

The oil indicator on my W5 has a ball about 3/8" in diameter on top.

Do You own a car built by Durant? 1925 Star