AUTO 2200 - Upper Engine Service

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

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

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1. Course structure
   1. Grading system
   2. Classroom activities
   3. Lab activities
   4. Safety practices
2. Equipment to be utilized
   1. Cleaning equipment
   2. Head service equipment
   3. Surface grinders
3. Cleaning procedures
   1. Preparation
   2. Use of steam, air pressure, solvent tanks
   3. Use on components (i.e., heads, manifolds, cast iron, and aluminum)
4. Inspection and fault detection
   1. Electro magnetic procedures
   2. Pressure testing
   3. Chemical detection procedures
5. Machining processes and valve guides
   1. Valve knurling
   2. Valve guide servicing
   3. Use of “head shop” equipment
   4. Procedure for valve guide replacement
6. Machining process valve seats
   1. Valve seat removal and replacement
   2. Valve seat grinding
   3. Use of geometric angles
7. Machining process valves
   1. Use of valve grading machine
   2. Use of geometric angles
8. 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
9. Assembly procedures and practices
   1. Performance objectives utilized
   2. Measurements as per published specifications
   3. Final inspection
   4. Proper torque procedures
10. Continuation of performance objectives
    1. Completion of task lists
    2. Final exam
11. 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