Chapter 158 Engine and Transmission Finished
“Yes, build a prototype first.
As for heavy trucks, I plan to build ten first, and jeeps, twenty.
All the equipment in the factory has arrived in the past few days. We can't just leave them idle.
Let's just try it out and see how it works. What do you think?"
Faced with Ren Gong's question, Fang Xiang did not refute it.
It is natural for Mr. Ren to have doubts about Jeep and Second Automobile Works.
The First Ministry of Machine Building only gave the task to 665 heavy trucks, not to jeeps, so it was natural for them to wait and see.
It would be unwise to dwell on this issue at this time.
After saying that, Fang Xiang tapped the drawing on the table with his hand.
“Okay, now that we have the blueprints, it won’t take long to make it.
When the time comes, I will arrange a convoy to deliver it directly to you."
Ren Gong was not surprised that Fang Xiang was still obsessed with the 213 Jeep.
Like Fang Xiang, he didn't want to dwell on this issue.
It's just twenty gearboxes.
Although there is no assembly line now.
But the factory has all the necessary equipment, it’s just a matter of temporary changes in specifications.
Just hire a few senior technical workers and it will be a piece of cake.
He agreed without hesitation.
"Then it's settled. Mr. Ren, please be busy now. I'll come and have tea with you later when I'm free."
Fang Xiang smiled, nodded, and left the heavy machinery factory.
Anyway, this is a good start.
The next stop is the diesel internal combustion engine factory.
"Chief Engineer Fang, you may not know this, but we are very familiar with LT665!
The Sixth Ministry of Machine Building placed an order with us for several units a while ago, and we have already built them once.
If you want more, all you have to do is build ten more.
It won’t take many days.”
Like the Heavy Machinery Factory, the Diesel Internal Combustion Engine Factory also readily agreed to the request to trial-produce the engine.
By the way, the LT665 engine that the Sixth Ministry of Machine Building had taken a fancy to was arranged to be tested here.
Moreover, they had already trial-produced several units, so to meet Fang Xiang's request, all they had to do was add ten more.
“It’s just that we have never built a gasoline engine.
Why not look for the Hangzhou Engine Factory?
They are currently the best engine factory outside of the Northeast.”
Mr. Wang, the chief engineer of the diesel internal combustion engine factory, held his glasses with one hand and a blueprint with the other.
There was a look of embarrassment on his face.
“Is it technically difficult?”
After all, Fang Xiang is just a lousy blueprint drawer and his understanding of the front-line work is not deep enough.
Although he was prepared for the diesel engine factory's inability to produce gasoline engines, he still did not give up.
The reason is simple: the diesel engine factory is right next door!
If we look for another factory, wouldn't that be going too far?
So, no matter what, you have to ask, right?
“You may not know that our factory’s main products are single-cylinder and two-cylinder diesel engines.
It is to provide supporting services for YTO.
Although we can also build this 8-cylinder 665 engine.
It's just like we are the Type 59 tank preparatory factory.
The workmanship is not good enough. . . . . "
Mr. Wang's face looked unhappy as he was revealing his own shortcomings.
If it weren't for Fang Xiang's prominent background, he would not be willing to say it.
"Didn't you just say that the Sixth Ministry of Machine Building placed an order with us?
Have you built a few of them yet?"
Fang Xiang was stunned. It turned out that the Luoyi Diesel Engine Factory was just a backup.
The poor quality of the craftsmanship we are talking about now is probably not just limited to the craftsmanship.
Reasons such as equipment, workers' skills, etc. are all included.
“It can be made, but it is definitely much worse than that in the Northeast.
Apart from anything else, we may not be able to catch up with the tolerances of some key parts even after ten years.
The equipment in the factory is too old and outdated. The workers can only repair it manually.
But still can't catch up.
The most direct manifestation is high fuel consumption and severe panting. "
Mr. Wang’s words verified Fang Xiang’s previous guess.
"Besides our factory and the Northeast, which other factories can take this order?"
Fang Xiang frowned, but not afraid of offending others, he asked directly.
“To be honest, no.
Originally there was a factory in Shandong, but when the Third Front construction began, it was moved to our factory.
Now, apart from the Northeast, we are the only diesel engine manufacturer in China that can be counted.”
Mr. Wang is also a smart man. He knows that offending people is a small matter, but delaying national projects is a big deal.
Just say whatever you want to say.
“You know, this is the limit we can go with diesel engines.
As for the gasoline engine...why don't you go ask the Hangzhou Engine Factory?"
Mr. Wang didn't finish his words, but his meaning was that simple.
People who grew up or live in the countryside know that an old tractor, as soon as it is started.
The image of billowing black smoke is deeply imprinted in my mind.
It’s almost iconic.
The reason lies in poor workmanship and inadequate design, which lead to incomplete combustion.
Although it is not good, it does not affect the use of the tractor.
It’s okay if it’s bad, it’s better than having nothing.
Moreover, it is limited by the objective factors of this era.
Most of the domestic industrial equipment still uses equipment and technologies that have been eliminated from other countries.
It was not until the 80s, after the blockade was lifted, that a large number of advanced machine tools and equipment were imported.
This laid the foundation for the significant leap forward in science and technology after the 90s.
Including an industrial jewel that most people have never heard of.
Electronically controlled high pressure common rail system for diesel engines.
This is the main reason why diesel engines no longer emit black smoke.
But that’s getting off topic, that was all after the 90s.
“Let’s build it first, and try to make a prototype to the standard of mass production.
Then we’ll see how the situation develops. . . ”
Fang Xiang was also helpless. This kind of thing could not be changed by subjective factors.
I can only go back and ask.
"By the way, you can also build 20 gasoline engines and see how they perform.
If that doesn’t work, I’ll go find the Hangzhou Engine Factory.”
Even though the internal combustion engine factory's technology was not very good, Fang still wanted to give it a try.
Hangzhou Engine Factory is the manufacturer that provides supporting services to Shanghai Auto.
If you want to find it, that’s no problem.
It's nothing more than saying hello to the Ministry of First Machine Industry.
But distant relatives can never compare to close neighbors, so Fang wondered whether he wanted to give up the diesel internal combustion engine factory.
If the finished product is within the tolerable range, it is okay to use it as is.
Placing an order in Hangzhou and then shipping it to Luoyi would take a lot longer and cost more.
"Okay, since you don't mind, let's give it a try!"
Unlike the heavy machinery factory, Mr. Wang is still very concerned about opening up a new sales channel for the factory.
Although he wanted to learn more about the technology of the LT665 engine.
But as long as it can meet Fang Xiang’s demand for the engine, this is a small matter.
After settling on the engine issue, Fang Xiang returned to Luoqi.
Fang Xiang was very happy that he was able to complete the engine and gearbox in one day.
When we returned to the factory in the jeep.
I discovered that all the workers who had previously gone to the construction site to help build the house were gone.
At this time, they were gathered at the door of the largest factory building, as if they were watching some excitement.
"Go and have a look."
Fang Xiang pointed at the factory building, and the driver took the steering wheel and drove over.
“The last piece of equipment in our factory has arrived.
How about turning it on and giving it a try tomorrow?"
Seeing Fang Xiang had also returned, Director Ma, who was directing the installation of the machines, walked over.
A look of excitement.
“Don’t worry, Shuimu’s people will be here tomorrow.
When it’s time to start, just let them participate.”
Professor Xu called yesterday and said that Cao Tianwei had already brought a team and a group of graduates who would graduate in the summer.
I have already boarded the train and will arrive in Luoyi tomorrow.
These equipments are too old, and Fang Xiang is somewhat disdainful of them.
But in the eyes of others, it is a treasure.
It's just right to give this job to them.
"Mizuki's engineers? Great! How many are there?"
When he heard that Shuimu’s people were on the way, Director Ma’s face became even happier.
My mouth can no longer close.
