Course | Madison College Outline of Instruction

32404336Engine Rebuilding

Course Information

Description

Students become familiar with the tools, machines, and equipment used to repair automotive engines. Emphasis is placed upon the development of diagnostic ability and work skills.

Total Credits

Course Competencies

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
Demonstrate engine removal and reinstallation

Assessment Strategies

in laboratory performance

Criteria

you remove and prepare for disassembly either a front or rear wheel drive engine

you reinstall the engine and prepare it to be started
Demonstrate cylinder head removal and reinstallation

Assessment Strategies

on a written exam

in laboratory performance

Criteria

you remove cylinder head(s)

you inspect visually the head(s) for cracks

you check gasket surface areas for warpage and leakage

you check passage condition

you install cylinder heads and gaskets tightening them according to manufacturer's specifications and procedures
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
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 time components to determine needed repairs

you inspect camshafts and camshaft bearings for wear to determine needed repairs
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 verify quality of work

you recondtion or replace valve guides
Diagnose and replace engine block components

Assessment Strategies

on a written exam

in laboratory performance

Criteria

you remove, inspect and 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 repair
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
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
Inspect crankshaft

Assessment Strategies

on a written exam

in laboratory performance

Criteria

you inspect crankshaft cracks and bend

you inspect and measure rod and main journals

you determine needed repairs
Inspect and services 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, measure, and service pistons and wrist pins

you inspect, measure, and service connecting rods
Repair engine block cylinder

Assessment Strategies

on a written exam

in laboratory performance

Criteria

you bore cylinders

you hone cylinders and fits pistons

you final clean engine block
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 assembles rings pistons, and rods

you install pistons and rods in engine block

you install timing components and checks timing
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
Assemble final engine

Assessment Strategies

in laboratory performance

Criteria

you inspect and install oil pan

you inspect and install valve covers

you inspect and install vibration dampener

you inspect and install other parts
Access engine installation and startup

Assessment Strategies

in a successful test drive

in laboratory performance

Criteria

you inspect all remaining engine attachments

you replace all remaining engine attachments

you install all remaining engine attachments

you set proper ignition timing

you add all necessary fluids

you test drives vehicle

you start engine to determine proper oil pressure and operation of support systems

you re-check and verify all under hood systems work properly