Tuesday Torque: 25 Horsepower IHC Engine

I attended a remarkable crankup over the weekend.  The host has one of the most complete collections of International Harvester engines in the country, and if they aren't already running, most of them could be made to run with a few day's work.  We will be sharing some of the photos and videos over the next few weeks, just so you can have a little sample of this collection.  The first engine we will show is this 25 HP International that was restored over a period of three or four years.  The story behind the acquisition is as fascinating as the engine.  This engine has been watched by the current owner for many years, and also by others.  Retrieving it from the wild had to be done when opportunity struck, and if a crane had not been available it would still be moldering away.