Includes lab application of body panel alignment and mandated annual safety inspection, repair techniques to insure customer satisfaction with component fit and operation, keeping customer safety in mind when components are replaced, and techniques to insure customer comfort and engine efficiency through control of heat as they apply to auto cooling, heating and air conditioning systems.
This nine credit hour course covers the procedures needed to understand, test, repair, and overhaul diesel engines and their related components. Major emphasis is placed on the mid-range and heavy-duty diesels of the following makes: Cummins, Caterpillar, Detroit Diesel, Mack, John Deere, and Navistar. Covered is the use of special tools and equipment necessary to troubleshoot, maintain, and overhaul these engines and their related components.
This course consists of maintenance and repair of air brake systems including compressors,
valves, tubing, and circuitry. This course will also include troubleshooting of foundation brakes
and related components. Also covered is air ABS brake components, operation and troubleshooting.
This course consists of the service and repair of heavy duty clutches, transmissions, drive line
and rear axle, leaf, torsion bar, and air suspensions, the alignment of front and rear axle, also
alignment of trailer suspension and on-vehicle tire balancing. This will include Eaton and Meritor
clutches, Mack and Eaton transmissions, and Meritor, Eaton and Mack rear axles. Also covered
are Road Ranger auto shift transmissions.
This course is designed to teach the student the advanced skills of complete chassis, cage, and suspension fabrication. This course and its laboratory exercises evaluate the actual process of fabricating a complete race car.
This course is designed to teach the student the fundamental principles of aerodynamics for racing and performance cars. Major topics include principles of aerodynamic effects on braking, handling, lift and drag coefficient. Laboratory exercises emphasize technique and skill development to build race cars.
This course is designed to teach the student the advanced skills for reconstruction of high performance engines. Major topics include modified engine building and dynamometer testing. Laboratory exercises emphasize technique and skill development in engine assembly and dynamometer testing.
This course is designed to teach the student the formulas and concepts of race car brakes and steering. Major topics include the principles of modified chassis, brakes, and steering. Laboratory exercises emphasize technique and skill development in the different modified demands.
This course is designed to teach the student the advanced skills of tuning the race car for optimum performance at the track. Major topics include principles of proper fuel and modified delivery. Laboratory exercises emphasize technique and skills to modify fuels and ignition systems.
This course is designed to teach the student advanced skills in race car chassis. Major topics include principles of suspension set-up, development and weight transfer. Laboratory exercises emphasize technique and skill development in modified suspension and steering geometry to build race cars to meet different track demands.
