10070191Basic Engine Repair
Course Information
Description
Study in this course will allow the student to develop a basic knowledge of combustion engine design and operation with the major emphasis on diesel engines.  Experience in the course will provide the student with the skills and knowledge needed to diagnose, overhaul, maintain, adjust and repair engines found in agricultural machines and equipment.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Demonstrate safe work habits when working in the shop
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration in shop
    Criteria
    Wear steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, long sleeved top, uniform type pants or jeans
    Clothing is not loose or ripped
    Jewelry does not interfere with shop tasks
    Hair is tied back to prevent accident with moving equipment
    Clear shop area for safely raising and supporting vehicle or equipment
    Identify safety items and hazards

  2. Determine the needed diesel engine repair
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration in shop, test, written product
    Criteria
    Select the appropriate tools and equipment
    Follow all personal and environmental safety practices
    Meet industry standards for diesel engine repair and maintenance
    Diagnose diesel engine failures
    Determine needed repairs for diesel engine failures

  3. Identify diesel engine parts and components
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration in shop
    Criteria
    Identify engine parts and components unique to specific sizes, types, and manufacturer of diesel engines

  4. Examine diesel engine operation and theory
    Assessment Strategies
    Test
    Criteria
    Explain internal combustion engine principles
    Explain diesel engine theory of operation
    Distinguish between 2-stroke- and 4-stroke-cycle diesel engine theory of operation
    Define certain complex components as they relate to specific diesel engine manufacturers

  5. Calculate formulas associated with diesel engines
    Assessment Strategies
    Test
    Criteria
    Calculate horsepower of diesel engines
    Calculate torque of diesel engines
    Calculate piston speed of diesel engines
    Calculate brake mean effective pressure of diesel engines
    Calculate thermal efficiency of diesel engines
    Calculate volumetric efficiency of diesel engines
    Calculate mechanical efficiency, work, power, and energy of diesel engines
    Use terminology specific to diesel engines
    Use reference materials

  6. Analyze engine identification
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration in shop and/or written product
    Criteria
    Identify engine manufacturer
    Identify engine mode
    Identify engine serial number
    Identify type
    Locate specific information about diesel engines in reference material and on engine data plates
    Use reference materials

  7. Determine specific engine information
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration and/or written product
    Criteria
    Determine engine cylinder arrangement for specific engines
    Determine firing order for specific engines
    Determine rotation for specific engines
    Determine timing for specific engines
    Determine horsepower for specific engines
    Determine torque for specific engines
    Determine displacement for specific engines
    Determine bore size for specific engines
    Determine stroke for specific engines
    Determine RPM's for specific engines
    Use reference materials

  8. Explain diesel engine support systems operation and theory
    Assessment Strategies
    Test
    Criteria
    Explain how support system parts and components function together as a unit
    Evaluate the use of certain components as they relate to system operation

  9. Analyze engine support systems components and parts
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration in shop and/or written product
    Criteria
    Identify diesel engine support system components and parts
    Explain different types of engine support system components and parts used by different engine manufacturers
    Explain different types of engine support system components and parts used on different types of engines
    Use reference materials

  10. Perform diesel engine maintenance
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration in shop, test, and/or written product
    Criteria
    Select tools, equipment, and reference manuals
    Perform diesel engine manufacturer's recommended diesel engine maintenance
    Repair orders and forms are completed accurately with no errors
    Engine performs correctly after maintenance

  11. Remove and replace diesel engine
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration in shop
    given the appropriate repair orders and forms
    Criteria
    Select tools and equipment
    Adhere to industry standards for removing and lifting diesel engines
    Remove the engine from the chassis without damage to the vehicle or the engine
    Mount the engine back into the chassis, make all adjustments
    Route all wires and hoses correctly with no leaks
    Engine performs correctly

  12. Service cylinder head
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration in shop
    Criteria
    Select tools, equipment, and reference manuals
    Remove diesel engine cylinder head
    Inspect diesel engine cylinder head
    Recondition diesel engine cylinder head
    Replace diesel engine cylinder head
    Place the cylinder head back on the engine, make the necessary adjustments
    Engine performs correctly

  13. Disassemble engine into subassemblies
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration in shop
    Criteria
    Select tools, equipment, and reference manuals
    Disassemble engine and components following the manufacturer's reference manual for correct procedures
    Adhere to industry standards for removing and lifting diesel engines

  14. Service engine support system components
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration in shop
    Criteria
    Select tools, equipment, and reference manuals
    Remove diesel engine support system components to include cooling system, lubrication system, air induction system, exhaust system, and starting system components
    Inspect diesel engine support system components to include cooling system, lubrication system, air induction system, exhaust system, and starting system components
    Repair diesel engine support system components to include cooling system, lubrication system, air induction system, exhaust system, and starting system components
    Adjust diesel engine support system components to include cooling system, lubrication system, air induction system, exhaust system, and starting system components
    Replace diesel engine support system components to include cooling system, lubrication system, air induction system, exhaust system, and starting system components
    Engine support system components are installed back on the engine
    Engine performs correctly

  15. Service camshaft, gear, and valve train components
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration in shop
    Criteria
    Select tools and equipment
    Remove camshaft, gear, and valve train components
    Inspect camshaft, gear, and valve train components
    Replace camshaft, gear, and valve train components and make necessary adjustments
    Engine performs correctly

  16. Service crankshaft
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration in shop
    Criteria
    Select tools, equipment, and reference manuals
    Remove diesel engine crankshaft
    Inspect diesel engine crankshaft
    Determine needed repairs of diesel engine crankshaft
    Replace diesel engine crankshaft and make necessary adjustments
    Engine performs correctly

  17. Analyze the condition of used engine parts
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration in shop
    Criteria
    Select tools, equipment, and reference manuals
    Assess the condition of used engine parts
    Determine the needed repair of used engine parts in accordance with manufacturer's technical repair manual

  18. Recondition the cylinder block assembly
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration in shop
    Criteria
    Select tools, equipment, and reference manuals
    Inspect cylinder block assembly including cylinder components
    Determine needed repairs of cylinder block assembly including cylinder components
    Reassemble cylinder block assembly including cylinder components
    Engine performs correctly

  19. Diagnose the cause of failed engine parts
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration in shop
    Criteria
    Select tools and equipment
    Determine the cause of failed engine parts
    Determine needed repairs

  20. Reassemble diesel engine
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration in shop, test
    Criteria
    Select tools, equipment, and reference manuals
    Reassemble diesel engine as required by manufacturer's technical repair manual
    Perform final adjustments as required by manufacturer's technical repair manual
    Engine is completely assembled and all adjustments are made
    Engine performs correctly

  21. Perform engine tests
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration in shop
    Criteria
    Select tools, equipment, and reference manuals
    Test diesel engine on dynamometer
    Correct any leaks as required
    Make final adjustments as required
    Engine is tested under conditions recommended by the engine manufacturer, all leaks are corrected, and final adjustments are made
    Engine performs correctly