1923 Durant B-22

Special features

  • Six cylinder Continental engine
  • Secret formulation, Formica timing gears on crankshaft and generator
  • Rayfield carburetor

Models and prices

Body stylePrice
Coupe $2,2501 (in Canada – $2,9002)
Roadster $1,6001 (in Canada – $2,0502)
Sedan $2,4001 (in Canada – $3,1002)
Touring $2,1001 (in Canada – $2,1002)
Touring Sedan

1 1923 prices, US dollars, f.o.b. Muncie

2 1923 prices, Canadian dollars, f.o.b. Toronto

Serial number range

  • Ex-101 to EX-3318
  • NYX-1005 to NYX-3738

Specifications

EngineContinental 6 cylinder overhead valve type, 3¼" bore, 4½" stroke. Pistons of exceptionally light cast iron, with two rings and 1/16" walls. All pistons weighed equally within one-tenth ounce.
CylindersCylinders cast en bloc with upper part of crankcase, head detachable.
CrankshaftHeavy, with 2-1/4" and 2-1/8" main bearings, and 2-1/4" crank pins, shaft counterbalanced within on-tenth ounce, free from vibration.
Connecting rodsBushing cast directly into large end; ends uniformly balanced.
Timing gearsCamshaft gear, cast iron; generator and crankshaft gears, both Formica — secret noiseless composition.
Engine lubricationAutomatically controlled pressure to all main bearings through gear-driven oil pump and entire length of crankshaft. Pressure indicator on dash and "sure" gauge on motor side.
Cooling systemFan and impeller type water pump, V-belt drive from crankshaft, thermo-syphon emergency circulation.
CarburetorRayfield carburetor.
Gasoline supplyStewart vacuum system from 20-gallon tank with two-gallon reserve and gauge on rear.
ClutchTen disc dry plate type enclosed forming part of flywheel and independently removable.
TransmissionStandard, selective type, sliding gear, three speeds forward, one reverse; mounted as an independent unit.
Front axleTimken.
Rear axleTimken, semi-floating, spiral bevel ring gear and pinion. Shafts removable through outer ends. Wheel pullers in rear wheels hubs.
BrakesService, external contracting; emergency, internal expanding on 14" drums.
Chassis lubricationAlemite.
SpringsFull semi-elliptic. Front, 35-7/8" x 2" ten leaves. Rear, 56-1/8" x 2-1/4", twelve leaves.
WheelsWooden artillery standard on most models. Disc wheels available for an additional $25. Disc wheels standard on the Touring Sedan.
TiresStraight side cord non-skid, 32" x 4½", front and rear.
Wheelbase123½ inches
Electric systemAuto-lite generator, starting motor and lighting system. Two-unit type, U.S.L. Battery.
EquipmentDrum-shaped headlights, with legal lenses and dimmers; dash and tail lights; license holder; electric horn button on steering wheel; speedometer, ammeter and oil gauge; demountable rims with extra rim and carrier; robe rail, moto-meter, front bumper, Alemite compressor and complete set of tools. The Touring Sedan includes, besides this equipment, a trunk rack with trunk, disc wheels with two extra wheels and a rear bumper.

References

  • [ODL] A-23-106-2, A-23-110-6