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 Department:    MT

 Course #:    216

 Credits:    3

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    3.5

 CIP:    470616

 EPC:    736

 REV:    2021

 Course Description  

Study of sterndrive propulsion systems. Includes common service procedures, model identification, vertical drive rebuilding procedures, trim/tilt functions, shift adjustments, utilizing service manuals and parts information for problem solving.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: None.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 22

Lab: 22

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Supplementary Elective  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Remove and replace sterndrive from boat. Mount sterndrive to new boat, including adjusting shift cables.
2. Drain, pressure and vacuum check and refill sterndrive. Winterize sterndrive.
3. Remove and replace water pump assembly.
4. Rebuild vertical drive assembly, including proper shimming and gear tooth contact procedures.
5. Utilize service manuals and parts access information to identify and locate parts. Estimate time and cost of repair procedures.
6. Adjust gear tooth backlash using specialized measuring equipment.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Sterndrives: remove and replace; mounting, drain, pressure and vacuum check, refill, and winterize.
2. Shift cables.
3. Water pump assembly.
4. Vertical drive assembly, including proper shimming and gear tooth contact procedures.
5. Gear tooth backlash using specialized measuring equipment.