AUTO 2200 - Automotive Upper Engine Service

Credit Hours: 3.00

Prerequisites: AUTO 1200

Provides the student with actual upper engine service procedures with hands-on experience. Covers the use of valve grinders, head shop, magnetic particle inspection, and cleaning equipment. Surface grinder for head and manifold work will be utilized.

Location: South Campus

Contact Hours: 4
Billable Contact Hours: 4

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to perform service work on cylinder heads.

Objectives:

Demonstrate cleaning and inspection of cylinder heads and cylinder head components.
Machine heads to receive new seats.
Resurface cylinder head or manifold.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.

2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.

4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

5. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE

Course structure
1. Grading system
2. Classroom activities
3. Lab activities
4. Safety practices
Equipment to be utilized
1. Cleaning equipment
2. Head service equipment
3. Surface grinders
Cleaning procedures
1. Preparation
2. Use of steam, air pressure, solvent tanks
3. Use on components (i.e., heads, manifolds, cast iron, and aluminum)
Inspection and fault detection
1. Electro magnetic procedures
2. Pressure testing
3. Chemical detection procedures
Machining processes and valve guides
1. Valve knurling
2. Valve guide servicing
3. Use of “head shop” equipment
4. Procedure for valve guide replacement
Machining process valve seats
1. Valve seat removal and replacement
2. Valve seat grinding
3. Use of geometric angles
Machining process valves
1. Use of valve grading machine
2. Use of geometric angles
Lab practices
1. Work on performance objectives
2. Service OHC (Overhead Camshaft) shafts and valve train
3. Surface grinding
  1. Heads
  2. Manifold
4. Geometric and displacement requirements
5. Porting and polishing practices
Assembly procedures and practices
1. Performance objectives utilized
2. Measurements as per published specifications
3. Final inspection
4. Proper torque procedures
Continuation of performance objectives
1. Completion of task lists
2. Final exam
Precision Measurement
1. Use of measurement equipment
  1. Micrometers
  2. Gauges
  3. Straight edge
  4. Special bore gauges
2. Demonstrations
  1. Head service
  2. Valve repair
  3. Guide replacement
  4. Camshaft service

Primary Faculty
Roland, David
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Pawlowski, Timothy
Dean
Hutchison, Donald

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088