Crankshaft Department, Ford Rouge Plant, 1933
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Engines were built in the motor building at Ford Motor Company's Rouge plant. The Rouge produced four-cylinder Model T engines from 1924 to 1927, when they were replaced by four-cylinder Model A engines. In turn, these were superseded by Ford's V-8 in 1932. Each V-8 crankshaft underwent 58 distinct milling, grinding, and checking operations during its production process.
Engines were built in the motor building at Ford Motor Company's Rouge plant. The Rouge produced four-cylinder Model T engines from 1924 to 1927, when they were replaced by four-cylinder Model A engines. In turn, these were superseded by Ford's V-8 in 1932. Each V-8 crankshaft underwent 58 distinct milling, grinding, and checking operations during its production process.
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
27 May 1933
Subject Date
27 May 1933
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Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
P.833.57557.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 7.75 in
Width: 10.938 in
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