Chapter 007 Quality Issues

"You, still wanting to be advanced in the workshop?" Cui Dashan's face revealed a crooked smile reminiscent of a dragon king.

"Well then, since no one has any objections, I will discuss the issue of the unstable idle at 40 RPM and where the problem lies," Li Weidong said as he led everyone to a repaired EQ140.

In the 1980s, state-owned enterprises were actually managed in reference to government agencies and public institutions. State-owned enterprises had their own administrative levels, and the employees of these enterprises were also categorized into cadres and workers. Transitioning from a worker to a cadre represented a significant advancement.

Isn't this Old Li the accountant's son? It seems he is called Li Weidong

Speaking of which, this matter should also be attributed to SAIC

Then you tell me, why is the idle speed of our company's Yao Si Ling unstable?" Cui Dashan began to speak

Li Weidong, if you don't understand anything, just don't speak recklessly!" Cui Dashan also said sternly

The senior craftsmen began to mock Li Weidong. This was not due to the poor quality of the senior craftsmen, but rather because today, Li Weidong had already challenged their authority

Due to the particularity of the localization of Pusan, the issue of substandard product quality at the Hongxing Rubber Factory has also been regarded as a negative example and has been reported within the industry

However, Li Weidong and *Tu* are precisely the slackers in the workshop, spending their days wandering aimlessly and never doing any work, not even bothering to clean. Such individuals actually covet the advanced status of the workshop, which is simply akin to a toad desiring to eat swan meat

This fellow is truly showing off in front of experts! Do you think we are not interested in knowing about the gaskets and sealing rings for checking the airways? Young man, let me tell you, we have already replaced those long ago!

Li Weidong, unhurried, continued, "What all the masters have said is correct. The gasket and sealing ring for the intake pipe connection are indeed new. However, I must point out that the new gasket and sealing ring for the intake pipe still exhibit unstable idling, indicating a quality issue"

After receiving the notification, Qinghe Transportation Company realized that the repair workshop had been unjustly blamed for the issues concerning Hongxing Rubber Factory

Everyone looks at me, I look at everyone, we are all experts and know that what Li Weidong said is completely correct

Cui Dashan curled his lips and said, "As Cui Dashan, I keep my word; a spit and a nail, I would not go back on my word!"

We, as many experienced masters, do not know the reason for the unstable idle of the Yao Si Ling, how could a novice possibly know it

There were whispers among people, accompanied by various disdainful glances

I may be merely talking theory, yet I can resolve the issue of unstable idle speed in the Yao 4-0 model" Li Weidong said with a smile

Li Weidong, stop talking nonsense. "Cui Dashan continued, "The connecting gaskets and sealing rings we provided for Yao Si Ling are all products from Pingzhou Hongxing Rubber Products Factory. Hongxing Rubber Factory is an enterprise that undertakes military tasks; how could their products possibly have quality issues!

"Competing with a young person for the title of advanced worker in the workshop? Haha, we cannot afford to lose face!" an experienced craftsman said disdainfully

I just mentioned that the unstable idle could possibly be caused by a leak in the intake manifold. Li Weidong picked up a large screwdriver, tapped on the position of the engine's intake pipe, and then continued to speak

"You brat, you are right," Cui Dashan paused for a moment and coldly snorted, "It's all just empty talk on paper, what use is it!"

According to Li Weidong's recollection, the unstable idling issue of the EQ140 truck from Qinghe Transportation Company was caused by the substandard products from Hongxing Rubber Factory

Qinghe Transportation Company has finally acquired these 50 EQ140 trucks, and naturally, they must be meticulously maintained. To this end, they specifically purchased rubber components from Hongxing Rubber Factory and replaced them during maintenance.

Li Weidong spread his hands and said, "I acknowledge that the Hongxing Rubber Factory has a glorious history, but this batch of products they produced indeed has quality issues"

If placed in the present context, state-owned enterprises at the second level are all colossal entities classified as "Zhong" level

Li Weidong appeared calm and composed as he spoke: "Director Cui, what you just said counts. If I can identify the cause of the unstable idle of the Yao Si Ling, then the title of Advanced Workshop for this year must be awarded to me"

This fellow, ever since he arrived at our workshop, has been aimlessly wandering around all day; he is a slacker

The Hongxing Rubber Factory in Pingzhou is a national level two enterprise, which is several levels higher than the Qinghe Transportation Company. Moreover, the Hongxing Rubber Factory has the capability to undertake military industrial tasks, and the quality of its products is also guaranteed

According to Li Weidong's recollection, due to the issue of the Yao Si Ling vehicle idling unsteadily, the repair workshop did not distribute bonuses for three consecutive months. Later, it was revealed that the unstable idling of the vehicle was caused by quality problems with the products from the Hongxing Rubber Factory, and the bonuses for those three months were ultimately left unresolved

Li Weidong was not concerned about the disdainful gazes of the crowd. He spoke up, saying: "There are many reasons for unstable idle speed, such as partial blockage of the idle speed orifice, blockage of the carburetor fuel passage, leakage in the carburetor air passage, loosened bolts connecting the intake manifold, or the fuel being too thin or too thick. Am I correct?"

Certainly, during the era of a planned economy, the value of national secondary enterprises was much lower than it is now. Any enterprise with a certain scale or some technology could be rated as a national secondary enterprise

However, no one expected that such a national secondary enterprise capable of undertaking military industrial tasks would encounter product quality issues. Therefore, the mechanics did not even consider that the failure of the EQ140 truck's idle was caused by substandard quality of the connecting gasket and sealing ring

Alright, everyone has heard it. If by the end of the year I become the advanced worker of our workshop, none of you are allowed to go back on your word and compete with me!

This Yao Si Ling is experiencing unstable idling due to a leak in the intake manifold gasket and sealing ring, which allows extra air to enter the engine, resulting in a lean fuel mixture during idle.

In order to successfully take this step, honors such as advanced workshop recognition are certainly beneficial; if one could attain the title of provincial or municipal labor model, it would undoubtedly secure a position as a cadre

All eyes were focused on Li Weidong

Hehe, I thought you young man could come up with something clever, but you just want to fool us with a single sentence about the gasket and the sealing ring leaking air

However, the components produced by the Hongxing Rubber Factory were returned by SAIC, as they were deemed substandard after inspection by German engineers.

Some vehicles have replaced the connecting gaskets and sealing rings, yet within less than a week, they begin to experience unstable idling. Take this Yao Si Ling in front of you, both the connecting gaskets and sealing rings are ninety percent new. If you don't believe it, you can take it apart and have a look yourself

Director Cui, let us speak frankly from the outset. If I identify the cause of the unstable idle speed of the Yao 14-0, you must include my name when our workshop reports for the advanced recognition this year

In 1983, China's first domestically produced Santana was successfully assembled at SAIC, marking the beginning of the localization of the Santana. At that time, the Hongxing Rubber Factory undertook part of the task of localizing rubber components.

In state-owned enterprises, being recognized as an advanced worker in the workshop, although it is merely the lowest level of honor, still holds some value. Having multiple advanced titles can provide an advantage, especially during promotions.