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

There’s a guy in Oregon, goes by the name The Flying Dutchman. I sent him my pump off my 1931 DeVaux 6-75 and he made it work and look like new. He does phenomenal work, only charged me $185, and my pump was a mess.

His number is (541)450-2277
Website is www.water-pump-rebuilders.com

Good luck,
Jason

Where Are You From? Washington state

Do You own a car built by Durant? No, 1931 DeVaux 6-75 sedan

Hey Ross
I had purchased a water pump from you earlier. Worked out great
I received a email from a Mark Donald in California. He told me he was parting out a 1931 614 deluxe. I set him a list of parts I am looking for. He wants me to zelle him money. Just trying to find out if he is legit. Hoping you can help. Thanks

Where Are You From? Winter haven, florida

Do You own a car built by Durant? 1931 614

I'm not sure who that is, but that probably doesn't mean much. Past club president Lance Haynes is from the San Diego area and I know he has to sell or scrap all his Durant parts, and I'm sure they are mostly for the later models. Club member Rick Botti is handling this and he is making a parts run soon (I think within the next two weeks), so contact him right away. Ross

Where Are You From? Orygun

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

Scott,
I not familiar with a Mark Donald here in California, but Zelle is a lot like PayPal and works the same way.

Rick

Where Are You From? Fremont, CA

Do You own a car built by Durant? 1931 Model 619 and 1929 model 60 Roadster

Scott I would be cautious as I have been receiving varies emails about people parting out cars and having parts I'm looking for. But for the most part they have no idea as to what these cars are. HIGHLY SUSPICIOUS

Where Are You From? Tucson, AZ

Do You own a car built by Durant? 4

Turns out it was a scam. Can't stand a theaf. Thanks everyone for your help.
Scott

Where Are You From? Winter haven, florida

Do You own a car built by Durant? 1931 614