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Effective Term:
Fall 2014 through Summer 2016

Course Number:
AM 111
Course Title:
Engine Repair
Credit Hours:
4
Lecture Hours:
0
Lecture/Lab Hours:
85
Lab Hours:
0

Course Description

Covers purpose, inspection and repair of engine components including disassembly and reassembly of school owned engines to gain experience in hand tool use and proper engine repair and evaluation procedures. Audit available.

Intended Outcomes for the course

Perform internal engine inspection, maintenance, diagnosis and repairs.
Communicate effectively with employers, customers and co-workers.
Access and utilize repair information in a rapidly changing technology.
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Perform internal engine repair to the highest professional and ethical standards.
 

Outcome Assessment Strategies

1.Complete engine disassembly
2.Inspect and evaluate engine condition
3.Reassemble engine
4.Perform compression and cylinder leakage test
5.Demonstrate preparedness for ASE testing by achieving passing scores all written exams

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

While studying the four stroke cycle", students will be able to classify engines based on cylinder number, configuration and/or valve train design. Students will trace engine lubrication and cooling systems as well as understand the causes of wear and part failure. Students will also become familiar with the concepts of volumetric efficiency, horsepower and torque. In addition, students continue to develop and practice skills related to hazardous waste disposal, and avoidance of potential shop hazards.

  • Utilize proper safety procedures
  • Identify cylinder and valve train configuration
  • Use hand tools properly
  • Utilize appropriate industry protocol
  • Grind valves and valve seats
  • Inspect", measure and install piston rings
  • Adjust valve train
  • Install distributor
  • Locate and use proper seals and gaskets in reassembly procedure
  • Visually inspect engine components
  • Use precision measuring tools: micrometer", dial bore indicator, plastigauge
  • Evaluate condition of reciprocating and rotating parts
  • Clean engine machined gasket surfaces
  • Assess condition of oil and coolant pumps
  • Complete accurate measurements using compression gauge
  • Perform cylinder leakage test
  • Perform oil pressure test and determine necessary action

Testing

Inspection

Disassembly /Assembly 

Related Instruction

Computation
Hours: 9

Outcomes:

1.  Perform internal engine inspection, maintenance, diagnosis and repairs.
 

Activities:

Students measure engine components and compare results with manufactures/industry specifications.

Students perform engine analysis/tests and compare readings to manufacturers/industry specifications.
 

Communication
Hours: 2

Outcomes:

1. Communicate effectively with employers, customers and co-workers.
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Activities:

Students work teams communicate with staff to check out tools, school cars, and have repair orders written for lab projects.

Students present a verbal report to the class on a subject of their choice related to current industry technical advances, innovations, engine performance, and/or diagnostic or trouble shooting procedures related to engine performance and/or repair.
 

Human Relations
Hours: 15

Outcomes:

1. Perform internal engine repair to the highest professional and ethical standards.
 

Activities:

Students work in teams to complete assigned lab projects.

Students work in teams and with staff members to bring school cars in out of the shop for class lab projects.