HCEM 1246 - Diesel Engine Overhaul II
3 Credits
Prerequisites HCEM 1102 , HCEM 1140
This course teaches engine tear down, failure analysis, cylinder head repair/major overhaul, and precision measurement instruments on heavy duty equipment. Focusing on brands such as Cat John Deere, Perkins, and Cummings. This course also includes fundamentals of diesel engine design including study of cylinder head and block, lubrication, air intake, exhaust, electrical, cooling, and fuel systems. Major tear down and measuring are included along with preventive maintenance, major repair, tune u, testing on stationary and mobile diesel engines used in heavy equipment industry. Safety and troubleshooting are stressed.
Learning Outcomes
demonstrate use of specialized tooling and equipment analyze cylinder bore measurements demonstrate proper torque guidelines demonstrate ability to estimate cost of repairs evaluate crankshaft and bearings analyze cylinder head failures identify engine types perform visual inspection of engine and components demonstrate removal of pistons, rods and rings demonstrate professionalism explain wet sleeve removal and installation techniques evaluate cylinder head(s) demonstrate shop safety write service report(s) demonstrate use of correct service manuals and software use safe work habits explain dry sleeve removal and installation techniques
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