The 1931, 109 inch wheelbase, model 619 featured a 71 horsepower, six-cylinder engine.
Special features
- Six cylinder, 71 horsepower, Continental engine.
- Midland steel-draulic, 4-wheel brakes.
- Hydaulic, two-way shock absorbers
- Optional wire wheels.
Body styles and prices
- Five-passenger Sedan
Serial number range
- L-1001 up
The serial number prefix shows the factory. See Durant Serial Numbers for every year and plant.
Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Engine | Six-cylinder, L-head type. Detachable head. Bore, 3-1/4", stroke, 4". Piston displacement, 199 cubic inches. Taxable horsepower, 25.4; brake horsepower, 71 at 3300 r.p.m. Motor mounted in rubber. Compression ratio, 5.32. Maximum torque, 144 foot pounds at 1300 r.p.m. |
| Cylinders | Cast in block with upper half of crankcase. |
| Valves | Intake, 1-9/16"; exhaust, 1-7/16"; valve lift, 11/32". |
| Crankshaft Bearings | Four crankshaft bearings. Front, 2-3/8" by 1-7/16". Two intermediate, 2-3/8" by 1-9/16", Rear, 2-3/8" by 1-7/8". All bearings are bronze back, babbitt lined, of the interchangeable type, using no shims. |
| Camshaft Bearings | Front, 2-1/16" diameter by 1-7/32". Intermediate front, 2" diameter by 3/4". Intermediate rear, 1-15/16" diameter by 3/4". Rear, 1-7/8" diameter by 1". All bearings are steel back, babbitt lined. |
| Engine Lubrication | Force feed to main bearings, connecting rod bearings and camshaft bearings. Gear type pump. Oil filter on motor. |
| Cooling System | Centrifugal pump. Radiator capacity, 14 quarts. |
| Gasoline Supply | Capacity of tank, 12 galons; fuel pump. |
| Carburetor | 1-1/4" carburetor; air cleaner. |
| Clutch | Single plate, dry disc., enclosed in flywheel. |
| Transmission | Selective sliding gear type, three speeds forward and one reverse. Unit mounting with motor. |
| Frame | Double drop pressed steel channel section. Extra deep with wide upper and lower flanges and sturdy cross members braced with extra wide gussets. Turning circle, either direction, 38 feet. |
| Front Axle | Standard drop-dorged I-beam with reverse Elliott-type steering mechanism. Tapered roller bearings and ball thrust bearings used on steering knuckle king pins. |
| Rear Axle | Semi-floating, spiral ring and pinion, tapered roller bearings throughout. Gear ration, 3.9 to 1. |
| Steering Gear | Semi-irreversible, worm and sector type; adjustable for wear. Roller thrust bearings. 17" steering wheel. |
| Brakes | Midland steel-draulic, 4-wheel., 11" diameter, 1-1/2" wide. |
| Chassis Lubrication | Zerk pressure gun. |
| Springs | Semi-elliptic; front, 36" long, 1-3/4" wide; rear, 54" long. 1-3/4" wide. |
| Wheels | Standard equipment, four wood wheels and spare rim. Optional equipment, five wire wheels. |
| Tires | 19 x 4.75 balloon. |
| Wheelbase | 109 inches. |
| Shipping Weight | Five-passenger sedan with wood wheels, 2711 pounds; with five wire wheels, 2756 pounds. |
| Starting, Lighting, Ignition | Electric Auto-Lite starting and lighting system. 13-plate, 87 ampere-hour U.S.L. storage battery. |
| Standard Equipment | Includes temperature indicator; gasoline gauge; speedometer; ammeter; oil gauge; pull controls for spark, throttle and choke; coincidental ignition and coil lock; foot-operated headlight control; rear view mirror; automatic windshield wiper; front, and rear bumpers; hydraulic two-way shock absorbers; air cleaner; oil filter. All bright finished exterior hardware chromium plated. |
Related pages
- All Durant models, 1921 to 1932
- Other 1931 models: 1931 Durant Model 407, 1931 Durant Model 611, 1931 Durant Model 612, 1931 Durant Model 614, 1931 Durant Model 618
- Photos of member cars: 1931 Durant 619
- 1931 Durant sales literature
- Known Durant cars
Sources: Original Durant literature: A-31-105-5.