Skilled and Tech Transportation

ASE ENGINE PERFORMANCE

x Early fuel evaporation (intake manifold temperature). x Evaporative emission controls.

STRAND 6 Students will be able to understand, identify, and properly complete an engine-related service. Standard 1 Adjust valves on engines with mechanical or hydraulic lifters. Standard 2 Verify correct camshaft timing; determine needed action. Standard 3 Verify engine operating temperature; determine needed action. Standard 4 Perform cooling system pressure tests; check coolant condition; inspect and test radiator, pressure cap, coolant recovery tank, and hoses; service or replace as needed. Standard 5 Inspect and test thermostat, by-pass, and housing; replace as needed. Standard 6 Inspect and test mechanical/electrical fans, fan clutch, fan shroud/ducting, and fan control devices; service or replace as needed. Performance ^Ŭŝůů Understand, identify, and properly complete an engine-related service.

x Adjust valves on engines with mechanical or hydraulic lifters. x Verify correct camshaft timing; determine needed action. x Verify engine operating temperature; determine needed action.

x Perform cooling system pressure tests; check coolant condition; inspect and test radiator, pressure cap, coolant recovery tank, and hoses; service or replace as needed. x Inspect and test thermostat, by-pass, and housing; replace as needed. x Inspect and test mechanical/electrical fans, fan clutch, fan shroud/ducting, and fan control devices; service or replace as needed.

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