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Mark, Go into our tecnical page, then click on the Model 40 repair manual...That will have the W-5 engine repair with drawings.
Where Are You From? Leavenworth, WA / Yuma, AZ
Do You own a car built by Durant? Several
Thanks Bill. Page 107 shows fig 77 of the oil system at back of block on this pre 1927 Star engine.
Where Are You From? Ottawa Ont Canada
Do You own a car built by Durant? 1932 614 sedan made by Dominion Motors
Thank you Bill. I truly appreciate all of you. This is a new project for me. I rescued this car from an idiot who wanted to chop it up and make a rat rod out of it. s again you guys are amazing....Mark
Where Are You From? Colorado
Do You own a car built by Durant? yes
Hi Mark. sometimes when a motor is worn out the oil presser drops You might try using a heaver oil like 40 weight or even a 50 weight , Bert
Where Are You From? american canyon cal
Do You own a car built by Durant? three
Thank you Bert. I'll give it a try.Anything to try to avoid pulling that motor.