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Diagnose general engine
Assessment Strategies
on a written exam
in laboratory performance
Criteria
you verify and interpret engine concerns to determine necessary action
you diagnose engine noises and vibrations to determine necessary action
you diagnose the cause of excessive oil consumption to determine necessary action
you diagnose the cause of unusual engine exhaust color, odor, and sound to determine necessary action
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Demonstrate cylinder head removal and reinstallation
Assessment Strategies
on a written exam
in laboratory performance
Criteria
you remove cylinder head(s)
you inspect visually head(s) for cracks
you check gasket surface areas for warpage and leakage
you check passage condition
you install cylinder heads and gaskets tightened according to manufacturer's specifications and procedures
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Demonstrate cylinder head disassembly, inspection and cleaning
Assessment Strategies
on a written exam
in laboratory performance
Criteria
you disassemble cylinder heads using proper procedures and equipment
you inspect and test valve springs; replace as needed
you inspect valve spring retainers, locks, and valve grooves; replace as needed
you inspect valve guides to determine needed repairs
you use proper cleaning procedures based on parts material and size
you inspect push rods, rocker arms, pivots and shafts for wear to determine necessary action
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Inspect valve train parts
Assessment Strategies
on a written exam
in laboratory performance
Criteria
you inspect valve lifters to determine needed repairs
you inspect camshaft drives to determine needed repairs
you inspect overhead cam timing components to determine needed repairs
you inspect camshafts and camshaft bearings for wear to determine needed repairs
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Reconditions cylinder head
Assessment Strategies
on a cylinder head vacuum test
on a valve seat runout test
on a written exam
in laboratory performance
Criteria
you replace valve stem seals
you resurface or replace valves
you resurface or replace valve seats
you recondition or replace valve guides
you verify quality of work
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Diagnose and replace engine block components
Assessment Strategies
on a written exam
in laboratory performance
Criteria
you remove pans, covers, gaskets, and seals
you inspect pans, covers, gaskets, and seals
you replace pans, covers, gaskets, and seals
you inspect block for cracks, warp, core and gallery plug condition to determine necessary action
you inspect internal and external threads to determine needed action for repairs
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Demonstrate engine block disassembly and cleaning
Assessment Strategies
on a written exam
in laboratory performance
Criteria
you remove cylinder ring ridge
you remove piston and connecting rod assemblies
you remove crankshaft
you remove cup plugs, oil gallery plugs, and cam bearings
you clean parts depending on their size and materials
you remove pistons from rods
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Inspect engine block
Assessment Strategies
on a written exam
in laboratory performance
Criteria
you inspect and measure cylinder walls for damage and wear to determine necessary action
you inspect and measure main and camshaft housing bores to determine necessary action
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Inspect crankshaft
Assessment Strategies
on a written exam
in laboratory performance
Criteria
you inspect crankshaft for cracks and bend
you inspect and measure rod and main journals
you determine needed repairs
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Inspect and service connecting rods and pistons
Assessment Strategies
on a written exam
in laboratory performance
Criteria
you identify piston and bearing wear patterns
you inspect rod alignment and bearing bore condition
you inspect pistons and wrist pins
you measure pistons and wrist pins
you service pistons and wrist pins
you inspect connecting rods
you measure connecting rods
you service connecting rods
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Repair engine block cylinders
Assessment Strategies
on a written exam
in laboratory performance
Criteria
you bore cylinders
you hone cylinders and fit pistons
you final clean engine block
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Assemble short block
Assessment Strategies
in laboratory performance
Criteria
you replace cam bearings, cup plugs, and oil gallery plugs
you install crankshaft and bearings and check for proper fit
you check rings and assemble rings, pistons, and rods
you install pistons and rods in engine block
you install timing components and check timing
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Assemble long block
Assessment Strategies
in laboratory performance
Criteria
you install cylinder heads
you install valve train components
you adjust valves, if necessary
you install oil pump and timing cover
you pre-lube the engine
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Final engine assembly
Assessment Strategies
in laboratory performance
Criteria
you inspect and install oil pan
you inspect and install valve covers
you inspect and install vibration campener
you inspect and install other parts