RS1 Diesel II

Diesel II 612201R Regular Career Ed, Elective The first semester of the second year of the Medium/ Heavy Truck Training Course begins with in-depth instruction on shop safety practices. The unit on precision measurement expands to the application of this skill to actual truck components, students will perform a complete tear down, inspection, reconditioning, and reassemble of diesel engines followed by in-depth classroom and laboratory analysis of diesel fuel injection systems. Basic electrical concepts and skills learned as sophomores will be applied to actual truck systems along with introduction to on-board microprocessor controls. This unit is followed by microprocessor applications to truck systems and PC based diagnostic procedures for vehicle electronic systems. Students will also cover details of vehicle electrical systems in class and laboratory work.

The second semester of the junior year will cover hands-on training of Preventive Maintenance (PM) procedures and practices. A key portion of the PM experience will include analysis of the economics of PM. Students will understand oil analysis and how it can predict impending failures in major components such as engines, transmissions and axles. Student skills in failure analysis and problem solving on truck components such as engines, transmissions and axles. This semester will also develop student skills in failure analysis and problem solving on truck components such as cabs; cooling systems; tires and wheels; HVAC. R & R (remove and replace), inspection, diagnostics and repair of steering systems, suspension, hydraulic and air brake systems, and design and diagnostics of anti-lock braking systems (ABS).

CTE Program: Diesel Technology