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Fall 2015
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DS 256 - Diesel and Auxiliary Fuel Systems
Associated Term: Fall 2015
Learning Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to: 1. Perform voltage drop tests. 2. Perform basic electrical troubleshooting. 3. Explain safety procedures for working around diesel engines. 4. Explain two- vs. four-stroke cycles. 5. Explain combustion chambers. 6. Explain engine design considerations. 7. Explain types of fuel systems. 8. Explain basic governor operation. 9. Explain fuel filters systems. 10. Explain alternative fuel systems. 11. Explain injector operation. 12. Explain electronic controls. 13. Explain LPG fuel systems. 14. Explain basic fuel system operation. 15. Perform static spill timing. 16. Explain inline pump operation. 17. Explain timing advance units. 18. Explain governor operation. 19. Perform a nozzle test. 20. Explain V-MAC functions. 21. Explain V-MAC system components. 22. Explain V-MAC diagnostic tools. 23. Adjust fuel settings - 3406B. 24. Set timing - static - 3406B. 25. Perform 3116 tune-up. 26. Perform 3176 engine sensors test. 27. Perform 3406 PEEC electrical circuits exercises. 28. Explain HEUI system operation. 29. Check dynamic engine timing – 3406. 30. Check governor balance point - 3406. 31. Explain air/fuel ratio controls. 32. Explain 3176 fuel system operation. 33. Explain mechanical governors. 34. Perform two-stroke tune-up. 35. Troubleshoot fuel system. 36. Explain DDEC system controls. 37. Perform DDEC tune-up. 38. Perform DDEC diagnostic tests. 39. Adjust Overhead – PT. 40. Check engine timing – PT. 41. Explain PT fuel pump and injectors. 42. Perform sensors test on CELECT system. 43. Explain CELECT system operation. 44. Explain step timing control systems. 45. Explain AFC controls. 46. Explain common troubleshooting considerations. 47. Explain exhaust smoke colors. 48. Perform electronic engine diagnostics. 49. Perform an engine dyno run. 50. Check engine pressures.
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