Ford's new RKABLE La engine heralds advanced auto design
The article extols Ford's RKABLE La engine featuring design innovations for smooth acceleration and high power without sacrificing reliability or economy. Key elements include a direct gravity fuel feed, a new hot-spot manifold, large valve diameter, chrome silicon alloy valves, aluminum pistons, and a balanced crankshaft. It highlights vibration absorption via a flexible front end and stresses material quality and craftsmanship in sustaining performance.
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New Ford Sets High Precision and Value Standard
The article outlines extraordinary manufacturing precision in the new Ford with piston pin diameters and hole tolerances within three ten thousandths of an inch. Pistons weigh 17% ounces with a 2 gram tolerance, and four piston assemblies must match within 1.5 grams. Bearings are within .0003 inch, with master blocks accurate to a millionth of an inch, underscoring Ford’s focus on quality over profit and branding the car as more than a vehicle.
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