TTCE 606G - Small Engine Maintenance (Diesel)
Course Description
This practical course is for hobbyists, homeowners, or boat owners who want to learn how to complete basic troubleshooting and maintenance on 2-stroke and 4-stroke gas engines and diesel engines. It uses classroom, demos, and hands-on sessions to present the basic theory and maintenance for both diesel and gas engines. Participants learn how to properly store equipment and troubleshoot problems when they can be completed alone or when a mechanic is required.
Small Diesel Marine Engine
Includes single cylinder up to 6 cylinders small displacement. The class will be adapted to the needs of the participating students, which will be discussed on the first day of the class. Students will use the engines supplied by Camosun College for this section of the course. Topics include:
- Hand tool usage using Camosun shop tools (safety shoe wear and safety glasses are required by the student)
- Using shop impact tools and cleaning devices (supplied by Camosun)
- Identifying and understanding the 4-stoke cycle Diesel engine
- Discussion of the 2 stroke Diesel engine
- How to diagnose compression vs injection running issues.
- Understanding the fuel delivery and injection system
- Glow plug, hot air intake operation
- Diagnosing Heat Exchanger and cooling system faults.
- Diagnosing no start conditions (electrical and fuel faults)
- Starting and Charging system diagnosis and repairs.
- Discussion on fuel injectors and pumps vs electronic fuel systems.
- Basic Electrical theory and making it relevant to the topic we are covering.
- How to use a Digital Volt Ohmmeter
- Zinc replacement and requirements
- Remove a cylinder head off of a running engine and reassemble the engine after cleaning pistons and valves. (4 shop engines are available)
- Removing Broken fasteners.
- Fuel filter replacement and fuel system bleeding
- Discussion on fuel quality
Notes
- "Marine Diesel Engines" available at the Interurban Bookstore (approx. $45); please purchase for first class
- Safety glasses and steel-toed boots required for shop
We are especially grateful to live, work, and play on the traditional territories of the Lekwungen (Songhees, Kosapsum), Malahat, Pacheedaht, Scia'new, T'Sou-ke, and WSÁNEĆ (Pauquachin, Tsartlip, Tsawout, Tseycum) peoples. We acknowledge their welcome and graciousness to the students who seek knowledge here.
