Advanced PowerPlant Overhaul Theory 103
measurements using your shop text book
Advanced Power Plant Overhaul Theory 103
Summer of 2003
COURSE SYLLABUS
Division-Business, Engineering, and Technology
SAFETY IS ALWAYS FIRST IN THIS CLASS
SAFETY GLASSES ARE REQUIRED
Course: Advanced Power Plant Overhaul Theory 103 3Credits
A Lab fee is Required
Prerequisite:Auto Technology--100
Text:Automotive Engine Repair and Rebuilding, 2nd Edition (Harper & ******s Pub.)
Objectives:
1.) To understand the theory and operation of an automobile engine.
2.) To understand other systems that effect an engine.
3.) To perform major and minor repairs and test to an engine as directed by the instructor.
Required Homework will be given occasionally from Readings: classroom and shop manuals on reading.
SupplementalClassroom Handouts. Readings:
Course Grading:
A= 91-100% B=81-90% C= 71-80% D= 61-70%
F= 60 and Lower W= Withdraw I= Incomplete Y= Work in progress S= Audit (no credit).
Requirements:
Test and Unannounced quizzes, mid term exam, classroom hands
Attendance:Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes and are responsible for all class related work and assignments. Attendance in and of itself however, shall not be used as a criterion for grading. Class work may be made up at the discretion of the professor.
Other Notes: NO SMOKING IN CLASS
COURSE INFORMATION SHEET
Business, Engineering, and Technology Division Instructor:Gary Grumbine
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ADVANCED POWER PLANT OVERHAUL THEORY
SAFETY IS ALWAYS FIRST IN THIS CLASS SAFETY GLASSES ARE REQUIRED
Course:Automotive Technology 103 3 Credits
Section(s):
Class Time: Thursdays 5:30 TO 10:30 p.m.
Text: Automotive Engine Repair and Rebuilding, 2nd Edition, Chek-Chart Automotive Series (classroom and shop manual): Harper and Row.
Exam: Mid term, Hands-on participation may count as an exam, final exam.
Quizzes: Unannounced quizzes, with varying point values, may be given during the semester.
Grading:
COURSE OUTLINE
ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE POWERPLANTS AND OVERHAUL THEORY
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY 103
SAFETY IS ALWAYS FIRST IN THIS CLASS SAFETY GLASSES ARE REQUIRED
THE WEEKLY SCHEDULE MAY CHANGE DEPENDING ON WHAT WE CAN ACCOMPLISH IN EACH CLASSWeek 1
CHAP. 1 ENGINE OPERATION AND CONSTRUCTION
CHAP. 4 COOLING SYSTEMS
CHAP. 2 & 3 HOMEWORK
CHAP. 5 INTAKE AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS
Week 2
CHAP. 6 ENGINE LUBRICATION
CHAP. 7 CYLINDER BLOCKS AND HEADS
CHAP. 8 VALVES, SPRINGS, GUIDES, AND SEATS
CHAP. 9 CAMSHAFTS , CAM DRIVES , AND VALVE TIMING
Week 3
CHAP. 10 LIFTERS, FOLLOWERS, PUSH RODS, ROCKER ARMS
CHAP. 11 CRANKSHAFTS, FLYWHEELS, VIBRATION DAMPERS, AND BALANCE SHAFTS
CHAP. 12 PISTON , RINGS , AND CONNECTING RODS
CHAP. 13 ENGINE BEARINGS
CHAP. 14 GASKETS, SEALS, SEALANTS, FASTENERS, AND ENGINE MOUNTS
Week 4
CHAP. 4 MEASUREMENT AND MEASURING EQUIPMENT
S.CHAP. 5 SPECIFICATIONS AND MANUALS
S. CHAP. 6 ENGINE TESTING AND DIAGNOSIS
S. CHAP. 9 DISASSEMBLY, GENERAL INSPECTION AND CLEANING
Week 5
CHAP. 14 SERVICING CYLINDER HEADS AND MANIFOLD
Week 6 CREATE TEAMS FOR ENGINE DISASSEMBLY
Week 7 ENGINE DISASSEMBLY AND VALVE SERVICE SPEC. HEADS AND VALVES
Week 8 SPEC. CYLINDER BLOCK AND PARTS
Week9 CRANKSHAFTS, RODS, AND PISTONS
TORQUE, SPEC, AND INSTALLATION
Week 10 ASSEMBLING ENGINE BLOCK
Week 11 ASSEMBLING CYLINDER HEAD AND INTAKE REVIEW FOR FINAL EXAM
Week 12 FINAL EXAMALL CLASSES WILL HELD ON THURSDAY NIGHTS 5:30 to 10:30 PM
GARY GRUMBINE
GARY@GRUMBINE.ORG
WWW.GRUMBINE.ORG
SAFETY IS ALWAYS FIRST IN THIS CLASS