10070191Engine 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
6
Course Competencies
  1. Determine the needed diesel engine repair
    Assessment Strategies
    given personal and environmental safety equipment
    in a simulated work environment
    given a diesel engine or diesel engine components
    given the proper tools and equipment
    given the appropriate references
    given the appropriate repair orders and forms
    through a written objective examination
    through instructor observation with the you identifying engine problems correct 4 out of 5 times
    Criteria
    you select the appropriate tools and equipment
    you meet rating scale #3 in the diesel competency profile booklet
    you follow all personal and environmental safety practices
    you meet industry standards for diesel engine repair and maintenance
    you diagnose diesel engine failures
    you determine needed repairs for diesel engine failures

  2. Identify diesel engine parts and components
    Assessment Strategies
    through the completion of assigned work sheet
    through the identification of components and parts on demonstration boards, shop models, and vehicles
    Criteria
    you identify diesel engine components and parts
    you identify engine parts and components unique to specific sizes, types, and manufacturer's of diesel engines

  3. Examine diesel engine operation and theory
    Assessment Strategies
    on a written objective examination
    without reference unless the exam is to to define certain complex components as they relate to specific diesel engine manufacturers
    Criteria
    you examine internal combustion engine principles
    you examine diesel engine theory of operation
    you distinguish between 2-stroke- and 4-stroke-cycle diesel engine theory of operation

  4. Calculate formulas associated with diesel engines
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing assigned worksheet
    with the use of reference material and formulas provided
    on a written objective examination
    Criteria
    you calculate horsepower of diesel engines
    you calculate torque of diesel engines
    you calculate piston speed of diesel engines
    you calculate brake mean effective pressure of diesel engines
    you calculate thermal efficiency of diesel engines
    you calculate volumetric efficiency of diesel engines
    you calculate mechanical efficiency, work, power, and energy of diesel engines
    you use the terminology specific to diesel engines

  5. Analyze engine identification
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing assigned worksheet with no errors
    with the use of reference materials
    with the use of specific diesel engines provided
    Criteria
    you identify engine manufacturer
    you identify engine mode
    you identify engine serial number
    you identify type
    you locate specific information about diesel engines in reference material and on engine data plates

  6. Determine specific engine information
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing assigned worksheet with no errors
    with the use of reference materials
    given diesel engines and engine data plates
    Criteria
    you determine engine cylinder arrangement for specific engines
    you determine firing order for specific engines
    you determine rotation for specific engines
    you determine timing for specific engines
    you determine horsepower for specific engines
    you determine torque for specific engines
    you determine displacement for specific engines
    you determine bore size for specific engines
    you determine stroke for specific engines
    you determine RPM's for specific engines

  7. Explain diesel engine support systems operation and theory
    Assessment Strategies
    on a written objective examination
    without reference unless exam is used to evaluate the use of certain components as they relate to system operation
    Criteria
    you explain diesel engine support systems operation and theory
    you explain how support system parts and components function together as a unit

  8. Analyze engine support systems components and parts
    Assessment Strategies
    through the completion of assigned worksheet
    through the identification of support system components on engines from different engine manufacturers
    with the use of reference materials
    Criteria
    you identify diesel engine support system components and parts
    you explain different types of engine support system components and parts used by different engine manufacturers
    you explain different types of engine support system components and parts used on different types of engines

  9. Perform diesel engine maintenance
    Assessment Strategies
    given personal and environmental safety equipment
    in a simulated work environment
    given the proper tools and equipment
    given the appropriate references
    given the appropriate repair orders and forms
    when the maintenance has been performed and the engine is performing correctly
    given a diesel engine or a diesel engine powered vehicle and the necessary supplies
    when the forms and worksheets are complete with no errors
    on a written objective examination
    Criteria
    you select the appropriate tools, equipment and reference manuals
    you meet rating scale #3 in the diesel competency profile booklet
    you follow all personal and environmental safety practices
    you perform diesel engine manufacturers recommended diesel engine maintenance
    you complete engine maintenance worksheet, repair orders and forms

  10. Remove and replace diesel engine
    Assessment Strategies
    in a simulated work environment
    given personal and environmental safety equipment
    given a vehicle or piece of equipment
    given the proper tools and equipment
    given the appropriate references
    given the appropriate repair orders and forms
    Criteria
    you select the appropriate tools and equipment
    you meet rating scale #3 in the diesel competency profile booklet
    you follow all personal and environmental safety practices
    you remove the engine from the chassis without damage to the vehicle or the engine and meeting industry standards for removing and lifting diesel engines
    you mount the engine back into the chassis, make all adjustments, route all wires and hoses correctly with are no leaks, and the engine performs correctly

  11. Work safely around diesel engines and diesel engine powered equipment
    Assessment Strategies
    given personal and environmental safety equipment
    in a simulated work environment
    given the proper tools and equipment
    given a diesel engine, a piece of equipment, or diesel engine components
    given the appropriate references
    given the appropriate repair orders and forms
    on a written objective examination
    Criteria
    you follow all personal and environmental safety practices
    you meet industry standards for diesel engine repair and service
    you meet rating scale #3 in the diesel competency profile booklet
    you work safely when servicing and repairing diesel engines and diesel engine powered vehicles

  12. Service cylinder head
    Assessment Strategies
    given personal and environmental safety equipment
    by completing the cylinder head worksheet
    in a simulated work environment
    given the proper tools and equipment
    given the appropriate references
    given the appropriate repair orders and forms
    given the appropriate engine components and parts
    Criteria
    you select the appropriate tools, equipment and reference manuals
    you meet rating scale #3 in the diesel competency profile booklet
    you follow all personal and environmental safety practices
    you remove diesel engine cylinder head
    you inspect diesel engine cylinder head
    you recondition diesel engine cylinder head
    you replace diesel engine cylinder head
    you place the cylinder head back on the engine, make the necessary adjustments, and the engine performs correctly

  13. Disassemble engine into subassemblies
    Assessment Strategies
    given personal and environmental safety equipment
    in a simulated work environment
    given a diesel engine
    given the proper tools and equipment
    given the appropriate references
    given the appropriate repair orders and forms
    Criteria
    you meet rating scale #3 in the diesel competency profile booklet
    you select the appropriate tools, equipment, and reference manuals
    you follow all personal and environmental safety practices
    you disassemble engine and components following the manufacturer's reference manual for correct procedures, meeting industry standards for removing and lifting diesel engines

  14. Service engine support system components
    Assessment Strategies
    given personal and environmental safety equipment
    by completing support system components worksheet
    in a simulated work environment
    given the proper tools and equipment
    given the appropriate references
    given the appropriate repair orders and forms
    given the appropriate engine components and parts
    Criteria
    you meet rating scale #3 in the diesel competency profile booklet
    you select the appropriate tools, equipment, and reference manuals
    you follow all personal and environmental safety practices
    you remove diesel engine support system components to include: cooling system, lubrication system, air induction system, exhaust system, and starting system components
    you inspect diesel engine support system components to include: cooling system, lubrication system, air induction system, exhaust system, and starting system components
    you repair diesel engine support system components to include: cooling system, lubrication system, air induction system, exhaust system, and starting system components
    you adjust diesel engine support system components to include: cooling system, lubrication system, air induction system, exhaust system, and starting system components
    you replace diesel engine support system components to include: cooling system, lubrication system, air induction system, exhaust system, and starting system components
    the engine support system components are installed back on the engine and the engine is performing correctly

  15. Service camshaft, gear and valve train components
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing the assigned worksheet
    given personal and environmental safety equipment
    in a simulated work environment
    given the proper tools and equipment
    given the appropriate references
    given the appropriate repair orders and forms
    given the appropriate engine components and parts
    Criteria
    you select the proper tools and equipment
    you meet rating scale #3 in the competency profile booklet
    you follow all personal and environmental safety practices
    you remove camshaft, gear, and valve train components
    you inspect camshaft, gear, and valve train components
    you replace camshaft, gear, and valve train components and make necessary adjustments
    the engine performs correctly

  16. Service crankshaft
    Assessment Strategies
    given personal and environmental safety equipment
    by completing the crankshaft worksheet
    given the proper tools and equipment
    in a simulated work environment
    given the appropriate references
    given the appropriate repair orders and forms
    given the appropriate engine components and parts
    Criteria
    you meet rating scale #3 in the diesel competency profile booklet
    you select the appropriate tools, equipment, and reference manuals
    you follow all personal and environmental safety practices
    you remove diesel engine crankshaft
    you inspect diesel engine crankshaft
    you determine needed repairs of diesel engine crankshaft
    you replace diesel engine crankshaft and make necessary adjustments
    the engine performs correctly

  17. Analyze the condition of used engine parts
    Assessment Strategies
    you completes Work Sheets #1 - 6
    given personal and environmental safety equipment
    in a simulated work environment
    given diesel engine parts and components
    given the proper tools and equipment
    given the appropriate references
    given the appropriate repair orders and forms
    Criteria
    you select the appropriate tools, equipment, and reference manuals
    you meet rating scale #3 in the diesel competency profile booklet
    you follow all personal and environmental safety practices
    you assess the condition of used engine parts
    you determine the needed repair of used engine parts in accordance with manufacturer's technical repair manual

  18. Recondition the cylinder block assembly
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing cylinder block and cylinder component worksheets
    given personal and environmental safety equipment
    in a simulated work environment
    given the proper tools and equipment
    given the appropriate references
    given the appropriate repair orders and forms
    given the appropriate engine components and parts
    Criteria
    you meet rating scale #3 in the diesel competency profile booklet
    you select the appropriate tools, equipment, and reference manuals
    you follow all personal and environmental safety practices
    you inspect cylinder block assembly including cylinder components
    you determine needed repairs of cylinder block assembly including cylinder components
    you reassemble cylinder block assembly including cylinder components
    the engine performs correctly

  19. Diagnose the cause of failed engine parts
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing the failure analysis worksheets
    given personal and environmental safety equipment
    in a simulated work environment
    given failed engine parts and components
    given the proper tools and equipment
    given the appropriate references
    Criteria
    you select the appropriate tools and equipment
    you meet rating scale #3 in the diesel competency profile booklet
    you follow all personal and environmental safety practices
    you determine the cause of failed engine parts and determine needed repairs
    you determine needed repairs of failed engine parts

  20. Reassemble diesel engine
    Assessment Strategies
    given personal and environmental safety equipment
    in a simulated work environment
    given the proper tools and equipment
    given the appropriate references
    given the appropriate repair orders and forms
    given a diesel engine and its parts and components
    through written objective examination
    Criteria
    you meet rating scale #3 in the diesel competency profile booklet
    you select the appropriate tools, equipment, and reference manuals
    you follow all personal and environmental safety practices
    you reassemble diesel engine as required by manufacturer's technical repair manual
    you make final adjustments as required by manufacturer's technical repair manual
    the engine is completely assembled, all adjustments are made, and engine is operating correctly

  21. Perform engine tests
    Assessment Strategies
    given personal and environmental safety equipment
    by completing the engine dynamometer test worksheet
    in a simulated work environment
    given the proper tools and equipment
    given the appropriate references
    given the appropriate repair orders and forms
    given a diesel engine
    Criteria
    you meet rating scale #3 in the diesel competency profile booklet
    you select the appropriate tools, equipment, and reference manuals
    you follow all personal and environmental safety practices
    you tests diesel engine on dynamometer
    you correct any leaks as required
    you make final adjustments as required
    the engine is tested under conditions recommended by the engine manufacturer, all leaks are corrected, final adjustments are made, and the engine performs correctly