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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
AUTO D094C
Course Title (CB02)
Automotive Machining and Engine Service
Course Credit Status
Credit - Degree Applicable
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Course Description
Reconditioning engine short block assemblies and components including balancing, assembly and testing.
Faculty Requirements
Course Family
Not Applicable

Course Justification

This CTE, CSU transferable course belongs on the Certificate of Achievement-Advanced and AS degree in Automotive Technology. It is also a recommendation from industry advisory committees to help better prepare students for the automotive job market with skills in engine assembly and testing.

Foothill Equivalency

Does the course have a Foothill equivalent?
No
Foothill Course ID

Course Philosophy

Formerly Statement

Course Development Options

Basic Skill Status (CB08)
Course is not a basic skills course.
Grade Options
  • Letter Grade
  • Pass/No Pass
Repeat Limit
0

Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options

Transferability
Transferable to CSU only

Units and Hours

Summary

Minimum Credit Units
6.0
Maximum Credit Units
6.0

Weekly Student Hours

TypeIn ClassOut of Class
Lecture Hours4.08.0
Laboratory Hours6.00.0

Course Student Hours

Course Duration (Weeks)
12.0
Hours per unit divisor
36.0
Course In-Class (Contact) Hours
Lecture
48.0
Laboratory
72.0
Total
120.0
Course Out-of-Class Hours
Lecture
96.0
Laboratory
0.0
NA
0.0
Total
96.0

Prerequisite(s)

AUTO D094A

Corequisite(s)

Advisory(ies)

  • ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for EWRT D001A or EWRT D01AH or ESL D005.
  • Elementary algebra or equivalent (or higher), or appropriate placement beyond elementary algebra

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

Entrance Skill(s)

General Course Statement(s)

Methods of Instruction

Lecture and visual aids

Homework and extended projects

Collaborative learning and small group exercises

Laboratory experience which involve students in formal exercises of data collection and analysis

Assignments

  1. Reading from text and handouts
  2. Lab assignments per expanded National Automotive Technology Education Foundation (NATEF) task list
  3. Lab journal entered into Engine Log Book
  4. Homework based on readings

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Lab assignments per NATEF task list. Scores are weighted based on the time it should take to complete
  2. Multiple choice objective examinations covering each lecture unit and readings
  3. Multiple choice objective final examination covering all units
  4. Lab journal consisting of specifications and notes, then entered in the Engine Log Book and graded on completeness
  5. Short answer questions at the end of each chapter based on the readings and lectures, graded for completeness and accuracy

Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

Essential Student Materials: 
  • Basic tool set
  • Shop clothing, safety glasses and work shoes
Essential College Facilities:
  • Automotive machine shop laboratory
  • Computers and required software (ProSIS information system www.prosispro.com and Engine Analyzer Ver. 3.2, Performance Trends Inc.)

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
Lewis, W. G. "Automotive Machining and Engine Service." Engine Books, 2016

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisher
Shop-key information system. www.mitchell1.com
Alldata information systems. www.alldata.com
ProSIS specification software. www.prosispro.com
"Engine Log Book" Performance Trends Inc. 2010. Software installed locally

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Demonstrate the processes for reconditioning engine block components
  • Compute the proper balancing formula and balance the engine assembly
  • Assemble an engine using the proper sequence
  • Perform all necessary engine testing in a run-in stand

CSLOs

  • Student will set up and hone a cylinder to a specified size, with the proper surface finish depending on the type of piston rings being used.

Outline

  1. Demonstrate the processes for reconditioning engine block components
    1. Honing cylinders for overhaul
    2. Knurling pistons
    3. Reboring and honing cylinders
    4. Sleeving cylinders
    5. Line boring and honing
    6. Fitting piston pins
    7. Resurfacing engine blocks
    8. Resizing connecting rod housing bores
    9. Assembling and aligning pistons and connecting rods
    10. Regrinding camshafts and related operations
    11. Regrinding and polishing crankshafts
    12. Overhauling oil pumps
    13. Resurfacing flywheels and replacing ring gears
  2. Compute the proper balancing formula and balance the engine assembly
    1. Weighing connecting rods and pistons
    2. Balancing connecting rods
    3. Balancing pistons and pins
    4. Balancing crankshafts
    5. Balancing flywheels and clutches
    6. Balancing torque converters
    7. Balancing with heavy metal
    8. Suggestions for minimum balancing
  3. Assemble an engine using the proper sequence
    1. Cleaning and deburring for assembly
    2. Assembling cylinder heads
    3. Installing core plugs
    4. Installing camshaft bearings and camshaft
    5. Installing oil galley plugs
    6. Sealing rotating shafts; the basics
    7. Fitting the rear main seal
    8. Installing the main bearings and the crankshaft
    9. Setting valve timing
    10. Installing piston rings
    11. Installing piston and connecting rod assemblies
    12. Assembling cylinder heads to engine blocks
    13. Installing rocker arms
    14. Adjusting valves
    15. Installing the oil pump
    16. Pre-oiling the engine
    17. Hints on gaskets, seals, and sealants
    18. Engine assembly checklists
    19. Attaching bellhousings
  4. Perform all necessary engine testing in a run-in stand
    1. Preparing engine sub-assemblies
    2. Pre-oiling
    3. Testing oil pressure, circulation, and piston ring oil control
    4. Checking for noise
    5. Checking lifter rotation
    6. Checking guide sealing
    7. Adjusting valves and checking valve timing
    8. Testing compression

Lab Topics

  1. Reconditioning block components
  2. Engine balancing
  3. Engine assembly: assembly checklist
  4. Engine testing and break-in
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