MEC3070 Engine Reconditioning – Block

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

Description: Students determine the need for service and perform service on a cylinder block assembly and related components of an engine.
Prerequisite: MEC1040: Engine Fundamentals
Parameters: Access to engine measuring tools, cylinder block reconditioning tools/equipment and related resources.
Supporting courses: MEC3030: Engine Diagnosis MEC3040: Engine Tune-up MEC3060: Engine Reconditioning – Head

Outcomes The student will:

1 demonstrate safe work procedures while reconditioning a cylinder block
- 1.1 demonstrate knowledge of and follow safety practices related to reconditioning cylinder blocks
2 determine the condition of a cylinder block before and after disassembly
- 2.1 list possible engine problems based on information provided
- 2.2 describe blueprinting procedures for cylinder blocks
- 2.3 estimate costs
- 2.4 clean all engine block components
- 2.5 inspect the following components for serviceability:
  - 2.5.1 block alignment, warpage and cracks
  - 2.5.2 cylinder(s) size, taper, roundness and general condition
  - 2.5.3 crankshaft bends, cracks, journal size, tapes, roundness and general condition
  - 2.5.4 camshaft(s) bends, lobe/lift wear and journal size
  - 2.5.5 piston(s) size, taper, clearance and condition of pin(s) and grooves
  - 2.5.6 connecting rod(s) big/small-end size and straightness
  - 2.5.7 lifter(s) base wear, rate of leakdown
  - 2.5.8 bearing(s) size and wear
  - 2.5.9 chains, sprockets, pulleys and belts
  - 2.5.10 other
- 2.6 identify what servicing is required
3 recondition a cylinder block and its related components
- 3.1 machine/service components, as required
4 reassemble a cylinder block assembly
- 4.1 assemble an engine block, observing proper tolerances
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