DIET 1030 - Diesel Engines ( version 201512L ) Course Title
Course Development
Learning Support
Diesel Engines
Standard
No
Course Description This course introduces diesel engines used in medium/heavy duty trucks and heavy equipment. Topics include: general engine diagnosis, cylinder head and valve train, engine block, engine lubrication system, engine cooling, air induction, exhaust, fuel supply systems, electronic fuel management, and engine brakes. Using and interpreting test and measuring equipment is highly emphasized.
Pre-requisites Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites Co-requisites: All Required DIET 1010 - Diesel Electrical and Electronic Systems ( 201003L )
Course Length Minutes 1150 2900 5700 9750
Lecture: Lab 2: Lab 3: Total: Semester Credit Hours: Breakout Detail of Lab 3 Practicum/Internship Clinical
Contact Hour 23 58 114 195
Semester Credit
WLU
6 6
0 0
266.75
0 0
Competencies & Outcomes Order Description
Lecture
Lab 2
Lab 3
Total Min Credit Hrs
Pract Intern
Clinical
1
200
250
520
970
0
0
General Engine Diagnosis Order
1
Description
Learning Domain
Level of Learning
1
Listen to and verify the operator's concern
Affective
Receiving
2
Review past maintenance and repair documents and determine necessary action
Cognitive
Comprehension
3
Inspect fuel, oil, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), and coolant levels and condition and determine needed action
Cognitive
Analysis
4
Identify engine, fuel, oil, coolant, air, and other leaks and determine needed action
Cognitive
Knowledge
5
Listen for engine noises and determine needed action
Affective
Receiving
6
Observe engine exhaust smoke color and quantity and determine needed action Psychomotor
Perception
7
Check engine no cranking, cranks but fails to start, hard starting, and starts but
Comprehension
Cognitive
does not continue to run problems and determine needed action
2
8
Identify engine surging, rough operation, misfiring, low power, slow deceleration, Cognitive slow acceleration, and shut down problems and determine needed action
Knowledge
9
Identify engine vibration problems
Cognitive
Knowledge
10
Check and record electronic diagnostic codes
Cognitive
Knowledge
Cylinder Head and Valve Train Order
3
150
350
910
1410
1
0
0
Description
Learning Domain
Level of Learning
1
Inspect cylinder head for cracks or other damage
Cognitive
Analysis
2
Check mating surfaces for warpage
Cognitive
Analysis
3
Check condition of cylinder head passages
Cognitive
Analysis
4
Inspect core/expansion and gallery plugs and determine needed action
Cognitive
Analysis
5
Perform disassembly of cylinder head and inspect valves, guides, seats, springs, retainers, rotators, locks, and seals; and determine needed action
Psychomotor
Guided Response
6
Measure valve head height relative to deck and valve face-to-seat contact and determine needed action
Cognitive
Analysis
7
Inspect injector sleeves and seals
Cognitive
Analysis
8
Measure injector tip or nozzle protrusion and determine needed action
Cognitive
Analysis
9
Inspect valve train components and determine needed action
Cognitive
Analysis
10
Perform reassembly of cylinder head
Psychomotor
Guided Response
11
Inspect, measure, and replace/reinstall overhead camshaft
Psychomotor
Guided Response
12
Perform measurement and/or adjustment of camshaft end play and backlash
Psychomotor
Guided Response
13
Inspect cam followers and determine needed action
Cognitive
Analysis
14
Perform adjustment of valve bridges (crossheads), valve clearances, and injector settings
Psychomotor
Guided Response
Engine Block Order
100
400
820
1320
1
0
0
Description
Learning Domain
Level of Learning
1
Perform crankcase pressure test and determine needed action
Psychomotor
Guided Response
2
Perform removal, inspection, service, and installation of engine pans, covers, gaskets, seals, wear rings, and crankcase ventilation components
Psychomotor
Guided Response
3
Perform disassembly, cleaning, and inspection of engine block for cracks or other damage
Psychomotor
Guided Response
4
Perform measurement of mating surfaces for warpage
Psychomotor
Guided Response
5
Check condition of passages and core/expansion and gallery plugs in the block Cognitive
Analysis
6
Perform inspection of threaded holes, studs, dowel pins, and bolts for serviceability and determine needed action
Psychomotor
Guided Response
7
Inspect cylinder sleeve counterbore and lower bore
Cognitive
Analysis
8
Check bore distortion and determine needed action
Cognitive
Analysis
9
Perform cleaning, inspection, and measuring of cylinder walls or liners for wear and damage and determine needed action
Psychomotor
Guided Response
10
Perform replacement/reinstallation of cylinder liners and seals and adjust liner height (protrusion)
Psychomotor
Guided Response
11
Inspect in-block camshaft bearings for wear and damage and determine needed action
Cognitive
Analysis
12
Perform inspection, measuring and replacement/reinstallation of in-block camshafts and measure and adjust end play
Psychomotor
Guided Response
13
Clean and inspect crankshaft for surface carcks and journal damage
Cognitive
Analysis
14
Check condition of oil passages and oil passage plugs
Cognitive
Analysis
15
Measure crank shaft journal diameters and determine needed action
Cognitive
Analysis
16
Inspect main bearings for wear patterns and damage and replace as needed
Cognitive
Analysis
17
Check bearing clearances
Cognitive
Analysis
18
Check and correct crankshaft end play
Cognitive
Analysis
19
Perform inspection, installation, and timing of engine gear train
Psychomotor
Guided Response
20
Measure gear backlash and determine needed action
Cognitive
Analysis
21
Inspect connecting rod and bearings for wear patterns
Cognitive
Analysis
22
Measure pistons, pins, retainers, and bushings and perform needed actions
Cognitive
Analysis
23
Determine piston to cylinder wall clearance
Cognitive
Application
24
Check ring-to-groove fit and end gap
Cognitive
Analysis
25
Perform installation of rings on pistons
Psychomotor
Guided Response
26
Perform assembly of pistons and connecting rods
Psychomotor
Guided Response
27
Perform installation of pistons into cylinder bores
Psychomotor
Guided Response
28
Perform installation of rod bearings and check clearances
Psychomotor
Guided Response
29
Check condition of piston cooling jets (nozzles) and determine needed action
Cognitive
Analysis
30
Inspect crankshaft vibration damper and determine needed action
Cognitive
Analysis
31
Perform installation of flywheel and align flywheel housing
Psychomotor
Guided Response
32
Inspect flywheel housing to transmission housing/engine mating surface and measure flywheel housing face and bore run out; determine needed action
Cognitive
Analysis
33
Inspect flywheel/flex plate (including ring gear) and mounting surfaces for cracks and wear
Cognitive
Analysis
34
4
Engine Lubrication System Order
5
Measure flywheel run out and determine needed action
100
200
300
Cognitive
600
0
Description
0 Learning Domain
Analysis
0 Level of Learning
1
Test engine oil pressure and check operation of pressure sensor, gauge, and/or Cognitive sending unit; determine needed action
Analysis
2
Test engine oil temperature and check operation of temperature sensor; determine needed action
Cognitive
Analysis
3
Check engine oil level, condition, and consumption; determine needed action
Cognitive
Analysis
4
Inspect and measure oil pump, drives, inlet pipes, and pick up screens, as well Cognitive as drive gear clearances; determine needed action
Analysis
5
Inspect oil pressure regulator valves, by-pass and pressure relief valves, oil thermostat, and filters; determine needed action
Cognitive
Analysis
6
Inspect, clean and test oil cooler and components; determine needed action
Cognitive
Analysis
7
Inspect turbocharger lubrication systems; determine needed action
Cognitive
Analysis
8
Determine proper lubricant and perform oil and filter change
Psychomotor
Guided Response
Engine Cooling System Order
100
350
420
870
1
0
0
Description
Learning Domain
Level of Learning
1
Check engine coolant type, level, condition, and consumption
Cognitive
Analysis
2
Test coolant for freeze protection and additive package concentration; determine needed action
Cognitive
Analysis
3
Test coolant temperature and check operation of temperature level sensors, gauge, and/or sending unit; determine needed action
Cognitive
Analysis
4
Inspect and reinstall/replace pulleys, tensioners, and drive belts
Psychomotor
Guided Response
5
Perform adjustment of drive belts and check alignment
Psychomotor
Guided Response
6
Inspect thermostats, by-passes, housings, and seals; replace as needed
Psychomotor
Guided Response
7
Perform coolant recovery, flushing, and refilling of cooling system with recommended coolant/additive package
Psychomotor
Guided Response
8
Perform bleeding procedure of cooling system
Psychomotor
Guided Response
9
Inspect coolant conditioner/filter assembly for leaks
Cognitive
Analysis
10
Inspect cooling system valves, lines, and fittings; replace as needed
Psychomotor
Guided Response
11
Inspect water pump and hoses; replace as needed
Psychomotor
Guided Response
12
Perform inspection, cleaning, and pressure testing of radiator; pressure test cap, Psychomotor tanks, and recovery systems; determine needed action
Guided Response
6
13
Inspect thermostatic cooling fan system (hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic) and fan shroud; replace as needed
Cognitive
Analysis
14
Inspect turbo charger cooling systems, determine needed action
Cognitive
Analysis
Air Induction and Exhaust System Order
7
100
400
840
1340
1
0
0
Description
Learning Domain
Level of Learning
1
Perform air intake system restriction and leakage tests; determine needed action
Psychomotor
Guided Response
2
Perform intake mainfold pressure (boost) test; determine needed action
Psychomotor
Guided Response
3
Check exhaust back pressure; determine needed action
Cognitive
Comprehension
4
Inspect turbocharger(s), waste gate, and piping systems; determine needed action
Cognitive
Analysis
5
Inspect turbocharger(s) variable ratio/geometry (VGT), pneumatic, hydraulic, and electronic controls and actuators
Cognitive
Analysis
6
Check air induction system piping, hoses, clamps, and mounting
Cognitive
Analysis
7
Perform service or replacement of air filter as needed
Psychomotor
Guided Response
8
Perform removal and reinstallation of turbocharger/waste gate assembly
Psychomotor
Guided Response
9
Inspect intake manifold gaskets and connections; replace as needed
Psychomotor
Guided Response
10
Inspect, clean, and test charge air cooler assemblies; replace as needed
Cognitive
Analysis
11
Inspect exhaust manifold, piping, mufflers, and mounting hardware; repair or replace as needed
Psychomotor
Guided Response
12
Inspect exhaust after treatment devices; determine necessary action
Cognitive
Analysis
13
Inspect and test preheater/inlet air heater, or glow plug system and controls; perform needed action
Cognitive
Analysis
14
Inspect exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system including EGR valve, cooler, piping, filter, electronic sensors, controls, and wiring; determine needed action
Cognitive
Analysis
Fuel Supply System Order
100
350
790
1240
1
0
0
Description
Learning Domain
Level of Learning
1
Check fuel level and condition; determine needed action
Cognitive
Analysis
2
Perform fuel supply and return system tests; determine needed action
Psychomotor
Guided Response
3
Inspect fuel tanks, vents, caps, mounts, valves, screens, crossover system, supply and return lines, and fittings; determine needed action
Cognitive
Analysis
4
Inspect, clean and test fuel transfer (lift) pump, pump drives, screens, fuel/water Cognitive separators/indicators, filters, heaters, coolers, ECM cooling plates, and mounting hardware; determine needed action
Analysis
5
Inspect and test pressure regulator systems (check valves, pressure regulator valves, and restrictive fittings); determine needed action
Analysis
Cognitive
8
6
Check fuel system for air; determine needed action
Cognitive
Analysis
7
Perform priming and bleeding procedures of fuel system and check primer pump
Psychomotor
Guided Response
Electronic Fuel Management System Order
9
200
500
1000
1700
1
0
0
Description
Learning Domain
Level of Learning
1
Inspect and test power and ground circuits and connections by measuring and interpreting voltage, voltage drop, amperage, and resistance readings using a digital multimeter (DMM); determine needed action
Cognitive
Analysis
2
Interface with vehicle's on-board computer and perform diagnostic procedures using electronic service tool(s) (to include PC based software and/or data scan tools); determine needed action
Psychomotor
Guided Response
3
Check and record electronic diagnostic codes and trip/operational data
Cognitive
Knowledge
4
Monitor electronic data and clear codes; determine further diagnosis
Cognitive
Analysis
5
Locate and use relevant service information (to include diagnostic procedures, flow charts, and wiring diagrams)
Psychomotor
Mechanism
6
Perform inspection and replacement of electrical connector terminals, seals, and Psychomotor locks
Guided Response
7
Inspect and test switches, sensors, controls, actuator components, and circuits Cognitive
Analysis
8
Perform adjustment or replacement of these components as needed
Psychomotor
Guided Response
9
Using electronic service tool(s)access and interpret customer programmable parameters
Psychomotor
Mechanism
10
Perform on engine inspections, tests and adjustments on electronic unit injectors (EUI); determine needed action
Psychomotor
Guided Response
11
Perform removal and installation of electronic unit injectors (EUI) and related components and recalibrate ECM (if applicable)
Psychomotor
Guided Response
12
Perform cylinder contribution test utilizing electronic service tool
Psychomotor
Guided Response
13
Perform on-engine inspections and tests on hydraulic electronic unit injectors (HEUI) and system electronic controls; determine needed action
Psychomotor
Guided Response
14
Perform on-engine inspections and tests on hydraulic electronic unit injector (HEUI) high pressure oil supply and control systems; determine needed action
Psychomotor
Guided Response
15
Perform on-engine inspections and tests on high pressure common rail (HPCR)type injection systems; determine needed action
Psychomotor
Guided Response
16
Inspect high pressure injection lines, hold downs, fittings, and seals; determine Cognitive needed action
Engine Brakes Order
100
100
100
300
0
0
Analysis
0
Description
Learning Domain
Level of Learning
1
Perform inspection and adjustment of engine compression/exhaust brakes; determine needed action
Psychomotor
Guided Response
2
Perform inspection, testing, and adjustment of engine compression/exhaust
Psychomotor
Guided
brake control circuits, switches, and solenoids; determine needed action 3
Perform inspection of engine compression/exhaust brake housing, valves, seals, lines, and fittings; determine needed action Lecture 1150
Competency Totals:
Lab 2 2900
Lab 3 5700
Total Min 9750
Response Psychomotor Cred Hrs 6
Guided Response
Pract Intern 0
Clinical 0
