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Spring 2020
Apr 24,2024
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DS 259 - Diesel Engines and Engine Overhaul
This course covers technical information and shop projects necessary for the practical application and understanding of theories and principles used in the operation, diagnosing, testing, and repair of diesel engines and engine overhaul. This includes: development of the diesel engine; diesel engine operating principles; combustion chamber design and function; the cylinder block; cylinder head and components; crankshaft, main bearings, vibration damper and flywheel; pistons, rings, and connecting rod assembly; camshaft and timing gear train; lubrication systems and lube oil; cooling systems and coolant; air intake systems; exhaust systems and emissions; hand tools used in the disassembly, reassembly and overhead adjustment, precision measuring tools and shop equipment; engine disassembly, reassembly, diagnosis; and troubleshooting diesel engines as they apply to "on" and "off" the highway diesel equipment.
1.000 TO 12.000 Credit hours
20.000 TO 288.000 Other hours

Syllabus Available
Levels: Credit
Schedule Types: Lec/Lab

Business,Technology and Trades Division
Advanced Technology Department

Course Attributes:
Tuition, Career and Technical Education

Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels:     
      Credit
May not be enrolled in one of the following Colleges:     
      College Now

Prerequisites:


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