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AUMT-2305-001 Automotive Engine Theory
<p>Prerequisites: AUMT 1305, AUMT 1319, and MCHN 1320</p>
Fundamentals of engine operation and diagnosis including lubrication and cooling systems. Emphasis on identification of components, measurements, inspections, and repair methods.
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Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
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(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 3 lab)
On Campus Course
Automotive Technology, A Systems Approach, Jack Erjavec, Rob Thompson, 6th Edition
ISBN#-13: 978-133-61231-5
Tools from AUMT 1316 are required.
AC Logo Shirt
Safety Glasses
Non-slip work shoes or boots
¼ Drive socket set (1/4 to ½) (5 mm to 13 mm)
3/8 Drive socket set (3/8 to ¾) (8 mm to 19 mm)
½ Drive socket set (1/2 to 1 ¼) (10 mm to 24 mm)
1/2” drive torque wrench
Combination wrenches Set of (3/8 to 15/16)
Combination wrenches Set (6 mm to 19 mm)
5/8 spark plug socket
8-piece screwdriver set
Blow gun
3-square file
Round file
Mill file
5” combination / slip-joint pliers
5” needle nose pliers
5” diagonal cutter pliers
L-shaped Hex wrench Set (1 1/6 to 3/8) (1.5 mm to 10 mm)
Ball peen hammer (16 oz.)
Feeler gauge set (spark plug)
Feeler gauge set (blade, gap general use)
Hacksaw
Gasket scraper
Punch and chisel set
Automotive digital multimeter
Toolbox
Compression gauge
Vacuum gauge
Torx set (T-10 through T-60)
Code reader
Plastic hammer
Course Description: Fundamentals of engine operation and diagnosis including lubrication and cooling systems. Emphasis on identification of components, measurements, inspections, and repair methods.
End-of-Course Outcomes: Explain engine diagnostic techniques; identify engine components; explain engine operation; and identify signs of engine component failure.
Course Objectives:
Cylinder Head
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1. Remove cylinder head; inspect gasket condition; install cylinder head and gasket; tighten according to manufacturer’s specifications and procedure. |
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2. Clean and visually inspect a cylinder head for cracks; check gasket surface areas for warpage and surface finish; check passage condition. |
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3. Inspect pushrods, rocker arms, rocker arm pivots and shafts for wear, bending, cracks, looseness, and blocked oil passages (orifices); determine needed action. |
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4. Adjust valves (mechanical or hydraulic lifters). |
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5. Inspect and replace camshaft and drive belt/chain; includes checking drive gear wear and backlash, end play, sprocket and chain wear, overhead cam drive sprocket(s), drive belt(s), belt tension, tensioners, camshaft reluctor ring/tone-wheel, and valve timing components; verify correct camshaft timing. |
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6. Establish camshaft position sensor indexing. |
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7. Inspect valve springs for squareness and free height comparison; determine needed action. |
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8. Replace valve stem seals on an assembled engine; inspect valve spring retainers, locks/keepers, and valve lock/keeper grooves; determine needed action. |
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9. Inspect valve guides for wear; check valve stem-to-guide clearance; determine needed action. |
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10. Inspect valves and valve seats; determine needed action. |
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11. Check valve spring assembled height and valve stem height; determine needed action. |
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12. Inspect valve lifters; determine needed action. |
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13. Inspect and/or measure camshaft for runout, journal wear and lobe wear. |
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14. Inspect camshaft bearing surface for wear, damage, out-of-round, and
alignment; determine needed action.
Block assembly
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1. Remove, inspect, and/or replace crankshaft vibration damper (harmonic balancer). |
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2. Disassemble engine block; clean and prepare components for inspection and reassembly. |
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3. Inspect engine block for visible cracks, passage condition, core and gallery plug condition, and surface warpage; determine needed action. |
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4. Inspect and measure cylinder walls/sleeves for damage, wear, and ridges; determine needed action. |
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5. Deglaze and clean cylinder walls. |
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6. Inspect and measure camshaft bearings for wear, damage, out-of-round, and alignment; determine needed action. |
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7. Inspect crankshaft for straightness, journal damage, keyway damage, thrust flange and sealing surface condition, and visual surface cracks; check oil passage condition; measure end play and journal wear; check crankshaft position sensor reluctor ring (where applicable); determine needed action. |
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8. Inspect main and connecting rod bearings for damage and wear; determine needed action. |
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9. Identify piston and bearing wear patterns that indicate connecting rod alignment and main bearing bore problems; determine needed action. |
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10. Inspect and measure piston skirts and ring lands; determine needed action. |
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11. Determine piston-to-bore clearance. |
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12. Inspect, measure, and install piston rings. |
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Students are required to comply with the Amarillo College Technical Education Code of Professional Conduct. The Amarillo College Technical Education Code of Professional Conduct will be posted on the bulletin board in the Transportation Career Center and the Academic Classroom Center and will be explained in detail by the Instructor on the first day of class.
35% Daily Attendance & Participation
15% Homework & Quiz
35% Lab Performance
15% Final
90 - 100 = A
80- 89.9= B
70 - 79.9 = C
60 - 69.9 = D
0 - 59.9 = F
Late work will be accepted with a deduction of 30 points no later than three days after due date.
You are expected to attend all class meetings on time and stay for the whole class. Points will be deducted from your attendance and participation for not complying.
Three tardies ( more than ten minutes after the start of class or leaving before class is concluded) equal an absence.
Ten points will be deducted from your final grade for each absence.
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