Siheyuan: Starting from a Truck Driver

If the truck is stationary for a long time, impurities will accumulate in the pipes and cause failures.

Therefore, the fleet stipulates that the truck must be driven to clean up the impurities after being parked for a period of time.

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Seeing that Niu Meng was having fun, Li Xiaodong wrapped himself in his black cotton jacket and walked into the maintenance workshop.

There was no one inside, except for the sound of banging coming from under a truck.

"Uncle Zhang, Uncle Zhang... um..."

A head covered in oil popped out from under the car: "Xiaodong is here. I checked your truck again this morning and changed the gear oil. The gear shifting is smoother."

Li Xiaodong looked carefully and recognized that the dark-faced African fellow was the maintenance team leader Zhang Deming.

"Thank you, Uncle Zhang. Have a cigarette to refresh yourself."

"Okay, everyone, take a break and continue working."

When he heard that there was cigarette to smoke, Zhang Deming rubbed his hands on the oilcloth and crawled out from under the car.

Then, two or three more people crawled out from under the car, and finally a female mechanic.

It's amazing how such a strong woman managed to get under the car.

Li Xiaodong took out Daqianmen cigarettes and distributed them to Uncle Zhang and other repairmen, even the lady.

According to the rules, it is better to miss a round than to miss someone.

To Li Xiaodong's surprise, the sturdy female repairman took the cigarette without hesitation.

She held the cigarette in her mouth, struck a match, and lit it in one go.

hiss……

call……

She blew out an elegant smoke ring, her eyes narrowed slightly, and her index finger gently raised.

This posture and this demeanor cannot be displayed without five or six years of smoking experience.

Li Xiaodong swallowed hard, what a talent!

...

Li Xiaodong glanced at her a few more times, which made the female repairman dissatisfied.

Her eyes widened and the hammer in her hand kept swinging.

"What are you looking at? Haven't you seen a woman smoking?"

Li Xiaodong: “…”

"Zhizhi, how can you talk to Master Li like that?" Team leader Zhang picked up a rag and wiped the stains on his hands, saying with a playful smile, "Master Li, this is a maintenance worker transferred from the Northeast, Comrade Han Zhizhi, she is from the Northeast."

Li Xiaodong understood immediately.

No wonder he speaks so straightforwardly as soon as he opens his mouth!

"Oh, women hold up half the sky. If men smoke, women can smoke too. We can't be prejudiced!"

After hearing this, Han Zhizhi's eyes immediately lit up.

She walked over quickly, patted Li Xiaodong on the back twice, and put her arm on his shoulder.

"Hey, you are such a sweet guy, I like you. Are you married?"

Look at this girl, she is so direct when we first meet, so generous!

Li Xiaodong smiled, gently removed her arm from her shoulders, and replied: "I'm getting married soon, Comrade Han, you're late."

"What a bummer! He's married again. Old Huang lied to me about coming from the Northeast, saying there were a lot of men in the steel mill. It was a complete lie. Next time I see him, I'm going to crush his balls."

Han Zhizhi lost interest, and with a cigarette in her mouth, she crawled under the truck, muttering, and started to get busy.

Perhaps feeling that his subordinates had lost their composure, Team Leader Zhang pulled Li Xiaodong aside and explained in a low voice:

"Comrade Han Zhizhi is the niece of Director Huang of the Logistics Department's Materials Section.

Her maintenance skills are first-rate, and she is one of the few people in the workshop who can repair engines.

She is also very generous and works very hard.

He's just a bit stubborn, and as soon as he entered the workshop he started shouting that he wanted to find a partner.

Even the young man named Shan was scared away by her."

Hey, even Dan Xiaolin is not her match. This situation is quite interesting.

Recently, Niu Meng has been talking about Dan Xiaolin behind his back.

In general, Shan Xiaolin is an upgraded version of Xu Damao.

At least Xu Damao has a family and a wife like Lou Xiao'e, so having an affair is like a snack he can occasionally have.

But since Dan Xiaolin is single, extramarital affairs have become a staple.

His monthly salary plus subsidies were close to eighty yuan, and he spent it all.

And this guy will try anything.

Han Zhizhi is so powerful that she could make Shan Xiaolin flee in panic!

Li Xiaodong stroked his beard and thought that Han Zhizhi was actually quite good.

The income of the maintenance worker is not low either. Good skills are the core of the workshop, but he is a bit fat, about the same size as Yu Li.

Coupled with her forthright personality, her male colleagues are deterred from approaching her.

in case……

Well, I didn't pay any attention to her, why are you thinking about these things!

Li Xiaodong came back to his senses and took out a stack of drawings from his arms and handed them to Team Leader Zhang. "This is a new vehicle-mounted device I designed. Do you think it can be made?"

"You already have a new project in just a few days. You're amazing!"

Uncle Zhang spread out the blueprint on the workbench, took a look at it, and his expression became serious.

He pointed to the rectangular structure on the drawing and asked, "Is this a water tank?"

Then, he followed the pattern of hoses and pointed to the sprinkler, his eyes widened, "Is this the device used to sprinkle water on the wheels?"

He raised his eyes, his eyelids slightly lifted, and muttered in a low voice: "Water can have a cooling effect. If you keep pouring water on the brake drum while the truck is driving, you can prevent the brake from overheating and failing."

"hiss!"

As Lao Zhang spoke, he involuntarily took a breath.

He looked at Li Xiaodong: "Xiaodong, this thing is extraordinary!"

Li Xiaodong certainly understands its importance.

The GIL 150 is designed with an air brake system.

This system uses pneumatic brakes. High-pressure gas pushes the brake shoes to open, contacting the brake drum to generate friction to achieve the braking effect.

Although it is more efficient and has a shorter braking distance than the mechanical brakes of the World War II era.

But there is also a problem that cannot be avoided. After long-term high-intensity use, continuous downhill driving may cause the brake pads to overheat and the brakes to fail.

In particular, the standard load capacity of the ZIL 150 is only four tons, while the cargo loaded by the fleet can easily weigh more than ten tons.

The inertia and impact force brought by heavy objects increase the braking distance and make the braking system more likely to fail due to overheating.

In plain areas like Beijing, brake failure only occurs occasionally during the hot summer season.

In the mountainous areas of Yunnan, Guizhou and Sichuan, the winding mountain roads require almost all drivers to prepare for vehicle damage and even casualties before setting off.

In later generations, hardworking people invented the sprinkler system to solve this problem.

Those small shops on the roadside with signs saying "Stop and add water" are the places that provide water for the sprinkler systems.

As an experienced repairman, Lao Zhang was also a truck driver and naturally knew the value of the sprinkler system.

He slowly sat down on the greasy chair, lit a cigarette, and examined it carefully with a frown.

Finally, he picked up a pencil and started calculating.

After a long pause, he put down his pencil and exclaimed, "Master Li, I am impressed. The size you designed is just right. It fits perfectly between the rear wheel and the front fender. And the control line is hidden under the seat and connected to the water tank through the floor. This will not hinder the loading of goods, and the spray device can be controlled in the cab."

He gave a thumbs up and praised: "Excellent!"

Li Xiaodong smiled slightly.

These are all data calculated using a manual calculator, how could there be any mistakes? !

Does FAW really think it can get my technology for free?

Li Xiaodong asked: "Can you make it?"

Lao Zhang thought for a long time, ran to the warehouse at the back to look around, then came back and replied:

"I can try to make the sprinkler. The repair shop has all kinds of tools, but it may be difficult to achieve the accuracy on the drawing. Why don't you go find the team leader and ask him to apply to the factory so that comrades from other workshops can assist us."

Li Xiaodong had long thought about seeking help from professionals, but later gave up the idea.

Level 8 workers are a valuable resource of the steel rolling mill. Last time, they were temporarily transferred here with the help of Li Zheng’s relationship.

Moreover, the accuracy requirements of the sprinkler device are not high, as long as it can spray water normally.

It's a waste of talent to let an eighth-level worker do this kind of work.

"I plan to make a simple sprinkler first and install it on a truck. After confirming that there are no obvious problems, we will submit the design drawings for mass production."

"That makes sense. I don't have any urgent work this afternoon. I'll make it for you right away."

Lao Zhang knew the importance of sprinklers and immediately stood up and called all maintenance workers.

Li Xiaodong naturally would not forget to distribute cigarettes again.

Give each person a few.

This is quite particular.

On the one hand, the maintenance workers were only responsible for the maintenance of the trucks, and making sprinklers was not within their job scope, so using smoke to ask for help was necessary etiquette.

On the other hand, in this era, if you hand a pack of cigarettes to someone in public, the people above you may question you. A few cigarettes might be fine, but a pack of cigarettes might be considered a bribe.

...

"Jingle-ding-ding-ding-ding-ding-ding."

“Sizzle, sizzle, sizzle!”

The workshop was brightly lit and the sound of hammers hitting could be heard one after another.

"Apprentice, you stay here and help the masters refill their cigarettes. I have something to do and will be back soon."

Li Xiaodong handed Niu Meng two packs of Daqianmen and turned to leave the workshop.

Niu Meng replied crisply from behind: "Don't worry, Master, I promise to complete the task!"

Oh, it’s great to have a capable apprentice!

...

Although it was not yet three o'clock in the afternoon, the sun was like a tired man, lazy and weak, unable to stand upright.

The wind outside was biting cold. Li Xiaodong tightened his collar, put on a worn felt hat, and walked towards the security department.

The wooden door of the security department was slightly ajar. He gently pushed the door open and hot air hit him in the face.

There was a pot of burning charcoal in the room, and four or five security officers sat around it to keep warm.

"Hey, you guys are living a pretty comfortable life!"

"Xiaodong is here, Liuzi, move over there."

He comes here often these days, and the security officers have become accustomed to this boastful young man.

As soon as they sat down, they began to talk at once.

"Xiaodong, you said that we could meet each other thousands of miles apart decades later. Are you just bragging?"

"How is it possible for every household to have a scooter?"

"You said we are tired of eating fatty meat and only eat green vegetables. I don't understand. Fatty meat is so delicious. Who would be stupid enough to only eat green vegetables?"

Facing the doubts in his eyes, Li Xiaodong smiled and said, "Who can predict what the world will be like in the future?"

"Humph, bragging again!" The older security officer curled his lips, "The driver is the best at exaggerating."

Li Xiaodong used the tongs to stir the charcoal fire and said, "Oh, this is boring. I wanted to brag to you guys, but with your attitude, I'm leaving now."

"Don't go, it's terribly cold outside. Lao Wang, if you don't like to hear it, go patrol the factory!" The other security officers also became interested.

"Hey, I was just kidding!" The older security officer took out a pack of Great Unity from his pocket and distributed it to everyone, "Little brother, I was a bit too talkative just now, don't take it seriously!"

Li Xiaodong took it, picked up a piece of charcoal with tongs and lit it, took a deep breath, and raised the corners of his mouth: "After a few decades, our vehicles will not need fuel."

"Not burning oil? Then what to burn? Firewood or charcoal?"

"No, it's a new type of energy."

“What is new energy?”

"Electricity! The car can be driven by installing a battery and turning on the switch. Isn't that amazing?"

"..."

At this time, Section Chief Zhang, who had just entered the room, curled his lips and said, "I thought it was something else. Can batteries be considered a new energy source? My father once seized an electric bicycle from the Japanese on the Korean battlefield."

"..."