4.7 LITRE CONNECTING ROD PRODUCTION
MACHINING LINE
INSTALLED 1997-1998

The connecting rod production machining line is for mass production of 4.7 litre connecting rods. The production line is engineered to produce 480,000 - 600,000 engines. The line is capable of machining from blanks to final inspection. The line has been maintained to the highest standards on a strict schedule. The line includes hard and perishable tooling, spare parts in stock and complete machine documentation. We encourage your inspection of the line at its original location.

Operation Description Station
10 Load/Unload Automation
15 Load Automation
20 Mill Four Bolt Bores
Drill Chamfer Bolt Holes - 1/4 Way
Drill (12) Bolt Holes - 2/4 Way
Drill Bolt Holes - 3/4 Way
Drill Bolt Holes - Thru
Step Ream - Bolt Hole
Tape Bolt Holes
Broach Split (2) Notches - (6) Crank Bores
2RH
3RH
4RH
6RH
7RH
8RH
9RH
10RH
25 Automation
Automation - Conveyor
30 In-Process Washer
35 Automation
40 Load - Auto
Cracker - (4) At A Time
Wire Brush
Hard Clamp
Wire Brush
Bolts Install
Overhead Transfer
Gauge
Automation/Transfer
1RH
2RH
3RH
4RH
5RH
6RH

7RH
8RH
45 Assembly - Offline Gauge Repair
50 Double Disc Grind Faces
(Glustina Disc Grind)
55 Automation
60 Loader
Machine Oil Slinger - Slots
Rough Bore - 1,3,5
Rough Bore - 2,4,6
Transfer
Finish Bore - 1,3,5
Finish Bore - 2,4,6
Transfer
Lock Notches
1RH
2RH
3RH
4RH
5RH
6RH
7RH
8RH
9RH
65 Automation
Automation - Conveyor
70 Hone (Nagel)
Rough/Finish
Crank Bore
Fixed Pin
75 Automation
Automation - Conveyor
80 Final Washer

Please contact Gibbs Machinery Company, Joe Gibbs via email at joeg@gibbsmachinery.com for more information.