Description
Operational principles of the internal combustion engine will be discussed and include gasoline and diesel units. Emphasis is placed on proper use of precision measuring equipment, specialty tools, manuals, and diagnostic evaluations. Location and interpretation of specifications are included. Alternate sources of fuel as well as nonpolluting power plants will be explored.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Student will verify if camshaft timing is correct and identify necessary repairs
- Student will locate and interpret specific service, maintenance & diagnostic procedures and information relating to gas and diesel engines
- Student will identify, locate components of & describe the operation of gasoline & diesel engine systems
- Student will perform diagnostic procedures & measurements using proper tools & equipment, interpret data & determine necessary action
- Student will perform proper disassembly, inspection, adjustment service and assembly procedures of gasoline & diesel engine systems
Prerequisites
Semester
Spring