Central Arizona College

AGC 258 Diesel Engines II

Credit Hours: 2.0
Effective Term: Fall 2015
SUN#: None
AGEC: None

Credit Breakdown: 2 Lectures
Times for Credit: 1
Grading Option: A/F Only
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Description: Theory of diesel electronic engine systems. The use of computerized diagnosis, technical service literature, special engine tools and safety are emphasized.

Prerequisites: Must be sponsored by an AGC Contractor to enroll in course.

Corequisites: None

Recommendations: None

Measurable Student Learning Outcomes
1. (Application Level) Work safely 100% of the time. 2. (Comprehension Level) Read and interpret Technical Service Literature. 3. (Analysis Level) Perform preventive maintenance and adjustments related to diesel engines. 4. (Comprehension Level) Explain the precautions that should be observed while reconditioning diesel engines. 5. (Evaluation Level) Describe in detail and critique the fuel flow and governor operation in a Caterpillar scroll fuel system. 6. (Analysis Level) Illustrate how to remove and install the injection pump assembly on the engine using correct timing procedures. 7. (Synthesis Level) Explain in detail how to remove and install a pump element in a scroll system pump. 8. (Application Level) Demonstrate the fuel flow and governor operation in a Detroit Diesel. 9. (Analysis Level) Illustrate how to remove and install the unit injector on an engine using correct timing and adjusting procedures. 10. (Synthesis Level) Explain correct procedures and anticipate cautionary steps to disassemble, inspect, and assemble a Detroit Diesel unit injector. 11. (Analysis Level) Examine and explain fuel flow and pump operation in one Roosa Master fuel pump. 12. (Analysis Level) Examine and explain how to remove and install the Roosa Master injection pump assembly on the engine using correct timing procedures. 13. (Analysis Level) Detail fuel flow, pump operation, and governor operation in a Lucas-CAV fuel pump. 14. (Analysis Level) Examine and explain how to remove and install the Lucas-CAV Injection pump assembly on an engine using correct timing procedures. 15. (Comprehension Level) Describe the operation of a basic fuel nozzle. 16. (Application Level) Demonstrate the cleaning, inspecting, assembly and testing of a fuel nozzle. 17. (Analysis Level) Examine and explain in detail the operation of a sleeve metering pumping element and governor operation in a Caterpillar sleeve metering injection pump. 18. (Analysis Level) Examine and explain in detail the operating principles of a Cummins PT fuel pump and how the engine is governed. 19. (Analysis Level) Examine and explain in detail the correct tune-up procedures for a for a Detroit Diesel and Cummins engine. 20. (Comprehension Level) Explain how an electronic fuel system works identifying the main components. 21. (Application Level) Explain and demonstrate how to hook up the proper diagnostic tool to perform testing & adjusting. 22. (Analysis Level) Detail how to troubleshoot a diesel engine for a low power complaint. 23. (Analysis Level) Examine and explain in detail how to locate a misfiring injector or nozzle in a diesel engine. 24. (Analysis Level) Examine and explain in detail the cause of various colors of a diesel engine exhaust.
Internal/External Standards Accreditation
1. Meet proficiencies as guided by the AED Foundation Standards for Construction Equipment Technology attachment, effective 2011. 2. Use service manuals to identify manufacturer's acceptable equipment standards.