MEC3060 Engine Reconditioning – Head

Advanced · 1 credit · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation

Description: Students determine the need for service and perform the required service on the cylinder head and related components of an engine.
Prerequisite: MEC1040: Engine Fundamentals
Parameters: Access to cylinder head rebuilding equipment, measuring tools and related resources.
Supporting courses: MEC3030: Engine Diagnosis MEC3040: Engine Tune-up

Outcomes The student will:

1 demonstrate safe work procedures related to cylinder head work
- 1.1 demonstrate knowledge of and follow laboratory safety procedures
2 determine the condition of a cylinder head before and after disassembly
- 2.1 perform checks to determine the condition of a cylinder head and related parts
- 2.2 describe blueprinting procedures for cylinder heads
- 2.3 calculate costs of blueprinting
3 recondition a cylinder head and its related components
- 3.1 clean a cylinder head and related parts
- 3.2 inspect parts for serviceability
- 3.3 machine parts
4 reassemble and install a cylinder head
- 4.1 assemble a cylinder head and check valve spring and stem height
- 4.2 service push rods, lifters, rocker arms, chains, gears, a camshaft, pulleys and belts
- 4.3 install a cylinder head and make adjustments
- 4.4 address unique concerns related to overhead camshaft engines
5 demonstrate basic competencies
- 5.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
  - 5.1.1 communicate
  - 5.1.2 manage information
  - 5.1.3 use numbers
  - 5.1.4 think and solve problems
- 5.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
  - 5.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
  - 5.2.2 be responsible
  - 5.2.3 be adaptable
  - 5.2.4 learn continuously
  - 5.2.5 work safely
- 5.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
  - 5.3.1 work with others
  - 5.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
6 create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
- 6.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
- 6.2 identify steps to achieve goals