"Old Henry" on the road again

Old Henry

Old Henry

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Just two months and two days after his heart attack "Old Henry" hit the road again tonight after major open heart surgery (engine rebuild) by the most excellent and compassionate Doc Roger. Am I happy? I can't tell you how much. I've been anxious ever since he went into the coma wondering if he was ever going to wake up and live again. Gotta put some easy miles on him in the next week before we head to Glacier/Waterton National Peace Park in 10 days. :)

For more details of the ordeal read here: http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104413 and here: http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=105541
 
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I can tell by your tone how pleased you are!

Hope the break-in miles go smoothly.

My wife and I look forward to more tales of
your journeys .
 
Goodone Henry us Kiwis love your detailed trip reports. I hope you clock up another 30000 pretty quick.
 
For the easy miles play Willie's "On The Road Again". Old Henry will like that. With the surgery complete he should be good for another 100,000 miles. It's good to hear you are both ready to roll.
 
Glad he's back, heres some pictures of our ol'Henry. Packing to tour the Linclon Hiway a few years ago. The trip went perfect, have fun, Chuck S.
 

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41ford1 said:
For the easy miles play Willie's "On The Road Again". Old Henry will like that. With the surgery complete he should be good for another 100,000 miles. It's good to hear you are both ready to roll.
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Or (Whisky river don't run dry) or (I'm going to get drunk and I sure do dread it) Walt
 
Good news Professor! Pass along some stats when you get them: oil pressure, water temp, 0 - 60mph, etc. :)

John
 
oldford2 said:
Good news Professor! Pass along some stats when you get them: oil pressure, water temp, 0 - 60mph, etc. :)

John
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Oil pressure is about 40 psi after cold start then down to about 25 psi after warmed up. That's with the S.A.E. 30 oil. I've left the thermostats out for summer so the temperatures aren't up to 160° yet driving around town under 40 mph. Haven't tested violent acceleration yet. Am still taking it easy on the new rings and lifters.
 
Glad to hear you have you have old Henry back together. I know how it is not being able to hop in the old car and go for a ride. Enjoy.
:D
 
Prof Henry.I have been following your story.Do you have any idea as to the cause of the piston failure? Pghil
 
bige386 said:
Glad to hear you have you have old Henry back together. I know how it is not being able to hop in the old car and go for a ride. Enjoy.
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Now my biggest difficulty is keeping my butt on my chair at my home office and working when I hear Old Henry out in the garage whining to cruise. :(
 
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