Re: Resurrecting a 1951 Henney-Packard Parts Car

Posted by Packard Don On 2023/11/14 12:30:25

Thank you Ross, I won't be driving it anywhere other than around the property and "done" is relative as the goal is just to get it all back together as authentically as possible, then sell it with full disclosure including a link to this blog.

What looks like scoring is just a flash reflection. I had filled the cylinders with oil when I first started working on it and they are in good condition but I did notice all the deposits and plan on some kind of flushing once it's back together.

As for helicoils, I had thought about that but none that I've found are large enough on the outside and, of course, the outside pitch is the same as the inside pitch while this is 1/2-13 hole with 7/16-20 studs. I have found actual inserts with a 5/8" OD but I would be leery of trying to hand-drill and insert something like that. Still, I'll investigate helicoils further but you're absolutely right, pulling the engine is probably best. If I go that route, I will have to put it all aside for now after I get the rear brakes back together as I have neither the space nor the time for that as the lift is past due for a couple other quick projects.