I have a 1931 614 deluxe. In need of a water pump or any suggestion on what is being done to repair the one I have. I have replaced the bushings but the shaft it shot and the outside threads on the housing are almost gone. Thank you for any help.

Where Are You From? Winter Haven, Florida

Do You own a car built by Durant? 1931 614 sedan

It all depends on how good a machinist you can find, if you cannot do it yourself. If your casting is broken that will be a problem. Anything can be rebuilt these days with 3D printing of course.I had to have a new shaft made and replaced onto the impeller. The shaft runs on bronze bushings that should be easy for a good machinist. The main brass nut that threads onto the(very fine) housing threads would be hard to find, but maybe the threads can be recovered. I had to pay $100.00US to have mine fixed, and that was forty years ago, and at the time that was a fortune to me!

Where Are You From? Orygun

Do You own a car built by Durant? 1930 6-14

I did some checking in my archives and I do have a 22A water pump housing and brass nut. It is disassembled and has the impeller, but no shaft, which should be easy to make. Let me know if you are interested. Ross

Where Are You From? Orygun

Do You own a car built by Durant? 1930 6-14

Yes I am interested. I will take it.
How would like payment and shipping. I will send you whatever you need. Thank you. Scott

Where Are You From? Winter Haven , Florida

Do You own a car built by Durant? 1931 6 14

Scott- Let me box it up and get shipping costs. $25.00 for the pump. I'm sure it will work for you, just get the main shaft replaced and re-bush the ends. As I said the housing has good threads and the big adjusting nut is there if only a little dinged up. Ross

Where Are You From? Orygun

Do You own a car built by Durant? 1930 6-14

My address.
404 Tennyson Rd.
Winter Haven, Florida
33884


My Cell # 863-812-3262 if you have any questions. Get me a total and your info and I will send you a money order or cashier's check.
I really appreciate you getting back to me and your help. Anything you need just let me know. Thanks again
Scott

Where Are You From? Winter Haven , Florida

Do You own a car built by Durant? 1931 6 14

Hey Ross. I might be interested in anything else you may have for the car. Just a thought. Thanks

Where Are You From? Winter Haven , Florida

Do You own a car built by Durant? 1931 6 14

Scott- Water pump sent off today by USPS, should arrive by wednesday. $25.00 for the pump, and $20.00 for the shipping. Ross Hoevet 13665 SE Willingham Court Clackamas Oregon 97015. This should get you back in business once you get a new shaft into the housing. What exactly do you need? I don't have much, but have some spares. Ross

Where Are You From? Orygun

Do You own a car built by Durant? 1930 6-14

Thanks Ross. I just need a few smalls. My car is pretty complete. I will try to send some pictures.

Where Are You From? Winter Haven , Florida

Do You own a car built by Durant? 1931 6 14

Received the pump this week. Exactly what I need. I sent a money order off today. Thanks again Ross. Scott

Where Are You From? Winter Haven , Florida

Do You own a car built by Durant? 1931 6 14

Scott-Received the payment and thanks for the "tip". I think these are good engines for their day. Things to watch for are; Lube the reservoir for the fan hub bearing (filler plug + engine oil), if you are going through the engine, watch for the "hidden screw" in the front filler block. This part is easy to break since it is some pot metal alloy (and the rear is a nice piece of cast aluminum..?) The flexible hose-coupling between the water pump and generator is really there to absorb "slop" between the alignment of the two components. Otherwise, these are sturdy engines. The Spicer joints on the driveshaft could be better as they tend to throw grease all over the place, and the rear axle shafts are a known weak point. Probably not their design, just the metallurgy of the day (they can snap when you least expect it, e.g, speedbumps in a parking lot! Ross

Where Are You From? Orygun

Do You own a car built by Durant? 1930 6-14

Thanks for the info Ross. I will keep in touch.

Where Are You From? Winter Haven , Florida

Do You own a car built by Durant? 1931 6 14