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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
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Analyze support systems components and electronically controlled/emission compliant engines
Assessment Strategies
Skill demonstration in shop
Criteria
Use reference materials
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
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Service support system components of electronically controlled/emission compliant engines
Assessment Strategies
Skill demonstration in shop
Criteria
Use tools, equipment, reference manuals, and repair orders and forms
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 and the engine is performing correctly
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Analyze the condition of used engine parts of electronically controlled/emission compliant engines
Assessment Strategies
Skill demonstration in shop
Criteria
Use tools, equipment, reference manuals, and repair orders and forms
Examine parts for wear pattern
Measure dimensions of critical engine parts
Determine reusability, need for reconditioning, or need for replacement
Correlate wear patterns with potential causes such as lubrication issues, overheating, excessive load, fuel contamination,
Determine the needed repair of used engine parts in accordance with manufacturer's technical repair manual
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Recondition the cylinder block assembly of electronically controlled/emission compliant engines
Assessment Strategies
Skill demonstration in shop
Criteria
Use tools, equipment, reference manuals, and repair orders and forms
Identify cylinder block assembly including cylinder
Clean the cylinder block and related components using methods specified by technical information or instructor
Identify component cracks, distortion, corrosion, and/or wear in cylinder bores
Determine needed repairs of cylinder block assembly including cylinder components
Determine replacement parts (pistons, rings, bearings, gaskets, seals) according to engine specifications
Reassemble the cylinder block assembly including cylinder components
Verify torque specifications and clearances
Perform quality control checks throughout the reconditioning process
Engine performs correctly
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Diagnose the cause of failed parts of electronically controlled/emission compliant engines
Assessment Strategies
Skill demonstration in shop
Criteria
Use tools, equipment, reference manuals, and repair orders and forms
Identify the failed part and its function within the engine system
Perform diagnostic tests to isolate the cause of the failure
Describe the specific type of failure such as fracture, fatigue, wear, corrosion, electrical malfunction
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Reassemble diesel engine of electronically controlled/emission compliant engines
Assessment Strategies
Skill demonstration in shop, exam
Criteria
Use tools, equipment, reference manuals, and repair orders and forms
Verify parts are ready for assembly by checking dimensions, clearances, and surface finishes
Reassemble engine components in the correct sequence, per manufacturer's specifications
Apply specified torque to fasteners using calibrated torque wrenches
Prevent damage to components
Perform gasket installation, head bolt tightening sequence and torque, and valve train assembly
Verify correct ring orientation, piston/cylinder matching, connecting rod installation, and bearing lubrication
Verify bearing lubrication, crankshaft installation, and main bearing cap torque
Verify oil pump installation and alignment
Verify correct timing gear/chain/belt installation and alignment
Install fuel injectors, fuel pump, and fuel lines
Connections are leak-free
Integrate emission control components such as EGR valves, sensors, catalytic converters, particulate filters
Install electronic sensors and actuators
Determine if final adjustments as required per manufacturer's specifications
Engine is completely assembled and all adjustments are made
Engine performs correctly
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Perform engine tests of electronically controlled/emission compliant engines
Assessment Strategies
Skill demonstration in shop
Criteria
Use tools, equipment, reference manuals, and repair orders and forms
Test diesel engine on dynamometer
Determine if leak correction is required
Determine if final adjustments as required per manufacturer's specifications
Engine is tested under conditions recommended by the engine manufacturer
Engine is completely assembled and all adjustments are made
Engine performs correctly