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Diesel Engine Cylinder Hardness Demonstration
November 4, 1937
An employee using a file to demonstrate the hardness of a diesel engine cylinder at Milwaukee Works (factory). Photograph taken by Don Jones.
Testing Diesel Pump with Pressure
November 4, 1937
Factory worker tests a diesel engine pump under 6000 pounds of pressure at Milwaukee Works. Photograph taken by Don Jones.
Milwaukee Works Employee Tests Diesel Crankcases
November 4, 1937
Factory worker reams diesel crankcases in a testing line at Milwaukee Works.
Electrical Recording of Diesel Engine Horsepower
November 4, 1937
A factory worker electrically records the horsepower of Diesel engines at Milwaukee Works. According to the original caption, each engine was tested in this way. Photograph by Don Jones.
Milwaukee Works Employee Inspects Diesel Engine
November 4, 1937
Factory worker tears apart a diesel engine for inspection after run at Milwaukee Works. According to the original caption, each engine received this inspection.
Diesel Engine Assembly Line at Milwaukee Works
June 25, 1937
Factory workers running a diesel engine assembly line at Milwaukee Works.
