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MCT 101 – Motorcycle Engines and Drive Trains
Course
Description
This course covers 2-cycle and 4-cycle engines; their
transmissions and final drive systems. It also provides an overview of the
exhaust and lubrication systems. Upon successful completion of this course the
student will have disassembled, inspected, reassembled and operationally tested
motorcycle engines and drive trains.
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Competency Areas |
Hours |
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The
Four-Stroke Engine |
Class |
5 |
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The
Two-Stroke Engine |
D. Lab |
2 |
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Motorcycle
Drive Train |
P.
Lab/O.B.I. |
3 |
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Credit |
7 |
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Prerequisite: |
MCT 100,
MCT 110, MCT 112 |
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Corequisite: |
None |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this section,
the student will be able to: |
Hours |
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Class |
D.Lab
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P.Lab/ O.B.I. |
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Four-Stroke Engines |
20 |
10
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10 |
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List a
four stroke engine’s major parts and their functions. |
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Identify
the components of a four-stroke engine. |
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Explain
four-stroke engine operation and how each stroke effects engine power. |
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Perform
and interpret compression, leak-down, and oil pressure test. |
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Locate
and identify oil leaks |
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Disassemble,
inspect & measure engine components. |
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Recondition
cylinder heads. |
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Recondition
cylinder bores. |
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Replace
crankshaft bearings |
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Describe
proper engine break in procedures. |
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Two-Stroke Engines |
15 |
5
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10 |
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List a
four stroke engine’s major parts and their functions. |
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Identify
the components of a two-stroke engine. |
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Explain
two-stroke engine operation. |
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Explain
how a two-stroke engine crankcase is sealed. |
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Demonstrate
reed and rotary valve operating principles. |
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Describe
the construction and design aspects of the two-stroke engine. |
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Perform
and interpret compression and vacuum/pressure test. |
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Motorcycle Drive Train |
15 |
5
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10 |
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List the
major parts of a primary drive; transmission, and final drive assembly and
explain their functions. |
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List the
different types of primary drives and clutches. |
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Explain
the operating principles of a primary drive; transmission, and final drive
assembly. |
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Describe
the operation of and list the parts of chain, belt, and shaft final drives. |
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Inspect
and repair transmission gears and bearings. |
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Inspect
and repair transmission shift mechanism. |
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Inspect
and repair primary drive components. |
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Inspect
and repair clutch components. |
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Suggested Resources |
Motorcycles, Fundamentals, Service
and Repair. Goodheart-Wilcox ISBN 1-56637-479-0
Johns, Edmundson and Sharff (1999).
Workbook for Motorcycles,
Fundamentals, Service and Repair. Goodheart-Wilcox ISBN 1-56637-480-4
John Hart (1999).
CourseSG.081105.Dot
Posted: 08/07/06