AUT 113-01M

CYLINDER BLOCK SERVICE

Course Outline

Fall Semester 2008m,

16 WEEK COURSE

 

Instructor:    Gary Phares                                  Final Exam: December 9, 2008

Phone:  (703)257-6676(vm) 257-5328 portable ph.  Email gphares@nvcc.edu            

Office hours: M 0700-1630                                  Web www.nvcc.edu/home/gphares

                      T 0830-1800  W0930-1800

                      R1000-1600

                        F0700-1530

TEXT:  Automotive Engine Repair & Rebuilding, Chek-Chart 4th Edition, 2005

 

CONTENT:

AUT-113-Cylinder Block Service (3 cr.)

Studies basic cylinder block reconditioning, including boring, installing cylinder sleeves, line boring and deck resurfacing.  Includes repair techniques for damaged block and cylinder head castings to include cold welding, brazing, welding and epoxy.  Students study design and performance characteristics, as well as the use of various types of equipment.  In the machine shop laboratory, the student practices using the various types of equipment for re-manufacturing cylinder blocks.

 

GENERAL COURSE PURPOSE

This course will provide the student with a thorough knowledge of the design and performance characteristics of the cylinder block assembly, the inspection and measurement techniques necessary to determine what overall operations are required, and the machining skill to completely remanufacture a cylinder block to equal or better factory specifications.

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

            Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

 

a.         Develop a thorough knowledge of the design and performance of various              cylinder block materials and types, with particular emphasis on modern 4, 6 and V8 engines.

 

b.                  Develop skills in the operation of various machine shop tools and equipment required to remanufacture cylinder blocks including:

 

1.      Cylinder block boring and honing

2.      Milling block decks

3.      Removal and replacement of cam bearings

4.      Line boring of main bearing journals

5.      Rust and scale removal from water passages

6.      Removal and replacement of cylinder block core plugs

7.      Chasing threads

8.      Measurement

9.      Sleeve installation

10.  Crack and thread repairs

 

MAJOR TOPICS TO BE INCLUDED

 

A.     Introduction: cleaning and inspection

B.     Measurement

C.     Cylinder boring with Rottler boring bar

D.     Sleeve fitting and installation

E.      Cylinder honing by hand and also by Sunnen CK-10

F.      Line boring main bearing journals

G.     Crack detection and repair

H.     Bolt hole re-tapping and thread repair

I.        Freeze plug removal and replacement

J.       Tapping and cleaning oil gallery ports

K.    Block designs

L.      Metallurgy of block materials

M.   Milling operations using the SV Blockmaster

N.    Cylinder wall / surface finishes

O.    Piston and ring designs

P.      Head plates

Q.    Removal and installation of cam bearings     

 

GENERAL:

Study the entire text, specific readings will be assigned; however, students are responsible for both the classroom and shop texts. 

 

STUDENT HANDBOOK:

Students should review the Student Handbook, especially the sections about  Rights and Responsibilities”,  “Student Conduct”, and  “Student Dishonesty”.  Students should also read the Information Technology Student/Patron Ethics Agreement and NVCC Computer Use Agreement in the student handbook.  If you have any questions or need clarification, please ask.  Students found cheating will receive a 0 for the activity.

 

STUDENT ASSISTANCE:

Students who have special needs or require accommodations need to inform the instructor and the Counseling Dept.   Please let me know by the end of the second class/lab period.

 

Quizzes:

Expect a quiz at the beginning of each class.  Additional quizzes may be given at any time.  In the event that you miss a quiz, you must contact me to take a make-up.  Make-ups may be out of class written assignments or in class presentations.

 

ATTENDANCE:

Regular attendance is strongly recommended.  The quizzes, tests, and laboratory contract are the basis of your grade, missing class or lab will effect your ability to pass the course.  Let me know if you will not be able to make class by leaving a message on my answering machine!  

Missing more than 3 classes will drop your final grade one letter.

 

 

 

 

CLASS START/END TIMES:

Class begins at a 6:00 pm and end at 10:40 pm on Tuesday nights.   In the event I am delayed more than 10 minutes beyond the beginning of class, students are instructed to contact the Science and Technology division secretary located in Colgan Hall ext. 6604/6605 for directions.

 

 

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY:

The college policy for canceling classes due to inclement weather is not campus specific.  The decision to cancel classes for the entire college is made early in the morning for daytime classes and in the afternoon for evening classes (separate decisions).  This information is available on local radio and TV stations as well as NOVANET.  Phone 330-3770 (P.W. County), and 323-3770 (all others).  If class is cancelled due to the weather, you are responsible for reading the assignment for the following week also. IN REGARDS TO TRAVEL TO CLASS DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, USE COMMON SENSE. IF THE ROADS ARE UNSAFE, DO NOT DRIVE!

 

COURSE WITHDRAWAL:

In the event you are unable to complete the course requirements and you wish to withdrawal, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLETING THE NECESSARY FORMS available at the Admissions & Records office to obtain a "W" grade.  Failure to do so on you part is a failing grade for the course.

 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Achieve a passing average in the quizzes.

2. Achieve a passing average in the midterm and final exam.

3. Complete the lab contract.

 

GRADES: Lab Contract                            30%            A = 91-100

                  Quizzes & class participation  30%            B = 81-90

      Midterm                                    20%            C = 71-80

Final                                         20%            D = 61-70                                                                                       Total                                        100%           F = Below 61

 

Final Exam Date:  Tuesday December 9, 2008

 

 

THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT STUDENT PROJECTS/ MACHINE WORK WILL BE COMPLETED BY THE END OF THE SEMESTER!