"Old Henry" on the road again

[Old Henry]

Originally Posted by trainguy

Prof Henry.I have been following your story.Do you have any idea as to the cause of the piston failure? Pghil

The most logical explanation I think is some kind of flaw in the construction of the piston that caused it to fail. Nothing else really makes sense. I've never had that car over 70 mph and mostly cruise at between 55 and 65. I don't race the engine and I was only going 25 when the piston came apart. Changed the oil every 5,000 miles and added ZDDP to it. Added lead substitute to the gasoline and used Top Tier gas. So, looks like just a material flaw.

[FLA48]

Glad to hear you are up and running again. I know I was ecstatic when I got mine up and running again. Happy trails.

[Rand]

What no video?...like the "it's alive " one that you posted when you and your son first fired it up when I think you first stated the restoration?
Happy trails to you Prof.! and cant wait for the beautiful pics
Randy (PS..never was able to meet your son here in Ga.) =(

[Sid the Maineiac]

Glad to hear that "the operation was a success" !! May you have many ,many happy miles in Old Henry ! Like others, I certainly enjoy your beautiful pictures and descriptions of your escapades!! Thank you very much for sharing !

[Ol' Ron]

I wouldn't baby it during the brake in, rings need a load to brake in. I wish you well and meny miles of enjoyment, I like following your posts. I hope to have my mileage tests done sometime this summer for the stock engine.

[Old Henry]

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Had to put on 100 miles yesterday to continue break-in for the big road trip. Drove around Utah Lake where I live. This is on the west side of the lake looking across to where I live just left of the dip between the mountains.



And the old Sinclair garage in Elberta.



The hood? Couldn't wait to put the hood on to drive. Will put that on when I get the new Optima battery in the original Ford script case this week before the car show Saturday and the road trip next week.

[Fe26]

Originally Posted by Bassman/NZ

Indeed we do!

And us Aussies too.

I watched the movie Brokeback Mountain on TV the other night, absolutley spectactular scenery in the high country.

[B Duncan]

Loving the picture without the hood! Congrats on the transplant. The photos and videos that follow the roadtrips are amazing.

[41ford1]

You and Old Henry do have some scenic back drops to take pictures. It's good to hear Old Henry doing well after the major surgery.

[Ol' Ron]

What a beautiful place.
Take care.

[Old Henry]

Originally Posted by Rand

What no video?...like the "it's alive " one that you posted when you and your son first fired it up when I think you first stated the restoration?

A video of this start up would have been quite different but possibly even more entertaining. It would have been of me trying to start the engine with a dead battery. Charging the battery. Still no go. Trying to use a starter/charger. Still no go. Then pulling the Camry up next to Old Henry, hooking the jumper cables up to Old Henry's battery, then the Camry's. Then quick jump over the cables, dive into Old Henry, try to start, poor cable connection, no go, then repeat that whole comedy a few more times before it finally started.

[Ken Crans]

Glad to hear Henry's back on the road. Where you take to is always the limit. Excellent Ken

[Mart]

Originally Posted by Old Henry

A video of this start up would have been quite different but possibly even more entertaining. It would have been of me trying to start the engine with a dead battery. Charging the battery. Still no go. Trying to use a starter/charger. Still no go. Then pulling the Camry up next to Old Henry, hooking the jumper cables up to Old Henry's battery, then the Camry's. Then quick jump over the cables, dive into Old Henry, try to start, poor cable connection, no go, then repeat that whole comedy a few more times before it finally started.

Well, if it was sped up and had the Benny Hill theme over it, I think it would have been a good one to watch!

Loving everything you do with Old Henry.

Mart.

[al's28/33]

Glad to hear the good news. Oh how we worry about our cars!! Love the large pictures that you post!

[fourtydlx]

CONGRATS HENRY: Your on the road again.

[Brendan]

I am glad that you are back on the road! looks like a goo little jaunt to brake in a new motor!

[peewee2you]

Great news to my ears, Old Henry back on the road.. ready to rumble better than ever runnin with the big dogs, can't wait for the maiden voyage with the new motor and the script of the trip to follow, not to put pressure on you, but you've brought us to this point with your photo abilities and detailed story telling that keeps us on the edge of our seats at times, I'm sure all your traveling mates are excited, but Pepe I'm thinkin not so much, I believe he endures it just to appease you, lol. In any case enjoy!

[Old Henry]

Originally Posted by peewee2you

. . . I'm sure all your traveling mates are excited, but Pepe I'm thinkin not so much, I believe he endures it just to appease you, lol. . . .

I thought about leaving Pepe home but he would have to spend the week in my son's dark laundry room. I didn't think he'd like that any more than riding in the bouncy windy car, at least with people he loved, so, he's going with us.

[Old Henry]

Originally Posted by oldford2

Good news Professor! Pass along some stats when you get them: oil pressure, water temp, 0 - 60mph, etc.

John

On my trip around the lake Friday the ambient temperature was 90°. Engine temperature at 55 mph was 160-170°. I was pretty happy with that. It was previously otherwise. Boiling out the engine block and radiator probably didn't hurt any.

The other pleasant surprise was that my oil pressure was higher with the new oil pump. 40 psi starting cold and even stayed at 25 at fast idle. I liked that.