[Diy_efi] building an LS7

Rob Weinstock weinstro
Thu May 26 20:50:14 UTC 2005


>Every engine is hand built by a master assembler, whose name is on a tag
>on the block.  Every bolt is torqued with a computer controlled torque
>wrench.  Pick up a bolt, scan the barcode, and the computer
>automatically sets the proper torque.  There's no head tightening
>sequence, because the machine that installs heads tightens all 15 bolts
>at the same time.  Supposedly if part like a main bearing cap is dropped
>the whole motor is scrapped.  It takes about 4 hours to assemble a
>motor, and the plant capacity is 30 motors per week.

Only 3 builders? Sounds very different than GM's mass production approach 
typically used.

Regards,

Rob






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