Inside The Belly Of The Beast
Engine assembly is divided into stations where the various parts are installed and tested. At each station the engine parts for the specific process and the tools for doing the particular job are pre-staged. Kitting trays are used to hold every part that is going to be used at that station. This ensures that a part is not missed. Every torquing operation has a bar code and a computer adjusts the electric torque wrenches based on the bar code for that specific operation. The computer also tracks how many bolts are torqued. This ensures consistent quality and also makes sure a bolt isn't skipped. At Station One the pistons are checked, caps are marked for position and caps are pulled. This is also where the bearings are installed.
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