Motorsports Technology - Student Equipment Listing, Bench Units, Supplies, and Automobiles

In addition to the regular college expenses, students entering the automotive trades programs must possess hand tools and uniforms.  The cost of tools for the freshman year is approximately $1,800 - $2,800 depending on brand and place of purchase.  For the second year, the costs are considerably less.  In addition, the total cost for textbooks, safety shoes, and uniforms is about $650 for the two-year period.  It is recommended that all tools and equipment be insured under the parents' or the student's homeowner's insurance.

Some instruction cannot be given on live vehicles, thus students who have been accepted into the motorsports technology program will be required to furnish bench units.  These units such as carburetors, alternators, starters, distributors, air conditioning compressors, power steering pumps, manual and power steering gear boxes, and tandem master cylinders may be purchased at an approximate cost of $20-$200^*.  Students will receive information about the identification and purchase/attainment of bench units from individual course instructors after arriving on campus.

Some of the required supply items that students accepted into the motorsports technology program need to furnish are not on the equipment lists.  These items, such as welding rods, brake fluid, oils, etc., must be of a particular type and should not be purchased prior to arrival on campus.  Again, after arriving on campus, students will receive information about the identification and purchase/attainment from individual course instructors at an approximate cost of $150^* for the school year.

Motorsport technology students are highly encouraged to have a valid driver's license and a vehicle on campus.  It is desirable to have this vehicle to perform required occupational practices in labs and to exchange vehicles with other students when different years, makes, and models are necessary to complete these practices.  It is not necessary that the vehicle be licensed or insured and there is parking provided for these vehicles.  If a student is unable to provide such a vehicle, he/she should contact his/her academic adviser upon arrival on campus.

Ample parking is allowed on campus for registered student vehicles.  Parking lots are maintained and patrolled by University Police staff.  Student dead lots are not maintained or patrolled by University Police.  Student parking permits are available through the University Police at registration or in the Student Services Office on the Wellsville Campus after registration.

If you have any questions, please contact the Automotive Trades Department, at (607) 587-3117 or the Student Services Office at (607) 587-3111.

^*All costs calculated from a poll of current students.

• Motorsports Technology Freshman Equipment List
• Motorsports Technology Senior Equipment List

MotorsportsTechnology Freshman Equipment List

The following items are to be furnished by each freshman.  Please bring them with you when you begin classes.  Tools are NOT available at the Campus Store unless otherwise noted.

1/4" Square Drive Socket Set

1. 9 six-point sockets (3/16 - 1/2")
2. 4 - 14mm shallow and deep well socket sets
3. Reversible ratchet
4. 3" extension
5. 6" extension

3/8" Square Drive Socket Set

1. 7 sockets (3/8 - 3/4")
2. 7 six-point deep well sockets (3/8 - 3/4")
3. 8mm - 19mm shallow and deep well socket set
4. 3" extension
5. 6" extension
6. 10" extension
7. Reversible ratchet
8. Universal joint

1/2" Square Drive Socket Set

1. 13 sockets (3/8 - 1 1/8")
2. 10mm - 24mm shallow impact sockets
3. 3" extension
4. 6" extension
5. 10" extension
6. 24" flex handle
7. Reversible ratchet
8. Universal joint

Brakes & Suspension

1. Narrow brake spoon
2. Tire gauge
3. Tire valve core remover
4. 6" brass or aluminum punch
5. 3/8" torx socket set T15 - T55
6. ½" drive torque wrench (max. 250 lb.)*
7. 3/8" drive torque wrench (flex head, min. 5 lb.)
8. Return and hold down spring tools

Welding & Preventive Maintenance

1. Tip cleaner (torch)
2. Welding goggles (shade 5)
3. Spark lighter
4. Tire tread depth gauge (1/32")
5. Files: 1 round and 3 square files
6. High cuff welding gloves
7. Welder's helmet (shade 10 lens)
8. One small roll of acid core solder

Electrical & Fuel Systems

1. Set round feeler gauges
2. 13/16" & 5/8 - 3/8" spark plug sockets
3. 12-18" jumper wire (16 gauge minimum)
4. Roll of black electrical tape***
5. Small tube resin solder***
6. 12v test light
7. Sparkplug gaper

Miscellaneous Tools

1. Allen wrench set (standard and metric)
2. 10 long combination wrenches (3/8 - 1")
3. 5-piece punch and chisel set
4. 10mm - 19mm combination wrench set
5. 3 screwdrivers - 4", 6", 8"
6. 3 Phillips screwdrivers - #2 stubby, #2 regular, #1 regular
7. 1 1/2 lb. or heavier ball peen hammer
8. Fluorescent drop light with 25' cord - 3-prong plug
9. Blow gun with rubber tip and male coupler (NAPA 90-618, or equivalent)
10. Tire chuck with male coupler (NAPA 90-618, or equivalent)
11. 1 fender cover
12. Slip lock-type pliers (5-6 positions)
13. Needle nose pliers
14. 10" vise grips
15. 10' measuring tape
16. Set drill bits by 1/64 increments to ½" and 5/8" and ¾"
17. Diagonal pliers (side cutters)
18. Round inspection mirror
19. Safety shoes (steel toes - no sneakers)
20. Safety glasses (mirror items not allowed)***
21. Dial indicator*
22. Welding kit***
23. Roll of shop towels
24. Magnet with extendable rod
25. DVOM with 10A and 320MA
26. 1/2" Impact gun
27. 400 watt soldering gun

Tool Box(es) - Bottom roll cab must have a lock.  You may add a lockable top cabinet to the roll cab.

Shop Uniforms - RED uniform shirts MUST BE ordered from the Wellsville Campus Bookstore.  You may place your order online, by phone (607) 587-4020, or mcdonos [at] alfredstate [dot] edu (e-mail).  Uniform work pants are to be blue in color (example - Dickie brand) and three (3) pair are recommended. These are not available at the Campus Bookstore but can be purchased at most retail stores (i.e., Wal-Mart, K-mart, Sears, JC Penny).

Books:  $350 plus tax per semester

All tools must meet O.S.H.A. standards.  Prescription glasses are okay if confirmed by a statement from your optometrist.  Bring this statement at the start of school.

^*Preferred for Brakes & Suspension Course

^***These items are available at our Campus Store

Motorsports Technology Senior Equipment List

Items on the following list are to be furnished by each senior (in addition to the freshman list of required tools).  Please bring them with you when you begin classes.  Tools are NOT available in the Campus Book Store unless otherwise noted.

1. Transfer punch set 
2. Standard drill bit set plus 5/8" and 3/4" 
3. 48" straight edge
4. Welding gloves
5. Mechanics or cotton gloves (for handling sheet metal)
6. Fine point markers
7. 6" level
8. Angle finder - digital preferred
9. Weiss or similar (platypus style preferred) tin snips
10. Motorsports shirts
11. Saws all blades, cut off wheels, hand grinder abrasives
12. High performance project

Suggested additional tools - die grinder with cutters

1. Electric (4 1/2 ") grinder
2. Electric (7 1/4") grinder