Skagit Valley College

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 Course Title:   Cylinder Head Rebuilding

 Title Abbreviation:   CYLINDER HEAD REBUILDING

 Department:    AT

 Course #:    226

 Credits:    6

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    7

 CIP:    470604

 EPC:    712

 REV:    2018


 Course Description  

Rebuilding & machining operations of gasoline and diesel cylinder heads. Learn and practice a variety of procedures including tear-down and diagnosis, machining of parts, assembly and testing. Emphasizes understanding the internal combustion engine and attention to detail in measuring, machining, assembly and safe practices. Designed for industry professionals and non-degree seeking students.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: Instructor permission required.

Additional Course Details

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 44

Lab: 44

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0


Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Supplementary Elective  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Other Institution Equivalencies Table
Institution Course # Remarks
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Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Correctly identify cylinder head components and describe their purpose and function. Perform cylinder head disassembly, inspecting components for wear and damage.
  2. Use precision measuring tools to correctly identify part wear and calculate clearances.
  3. Understand machining procedures related to cylinder head reconditioning.
  4. Perform proper set-up and machining of a cylinder head assembly including valve guide service, valve seat service, pressure testing, resurfacing, and a variety of other general machining procedures.
  5. Understand and perform proper cylinder head assembly procedures.
  6. Understand performance modifications related to cylinder heads, including proper part selection for specific applications.
  7. Demonstrate safe practices while using a variety of engine and general machining equipment.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

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

2. Critical Thinking

Definition: The ability to think critically about the nature of knowledge within a discipline and about the ways in which that knowledge is constructed and validated and to be sensitive to the ways these processes often vary among disciplines.

Outcomes: Students will be able to . . .
2.3 Identify, interpret, and evaluate pertinent data and previous experience to reach conclusions.

6. Individual Awareness & Responsibility

Definition: Understanding, managing, and taking responsibility for one’s learning and behavior in varied and changing environments.

Outcomes: Students will be able to . . .
6.2 Demonstrate standards of professionalism in manner, appearance, and setting appropriate to the context, including the classroom, workplace, and community.

10. Technology

Definition: Understanding the role of technology in society and using technology appropriately and effectively.

Outcomes: Students will be able to . . .
10.3 Use technology appropriate to the context and task to effectively retrieve and manage information, solve problems, and facilitate communication.

Course Contents

  1. Disassemble, clean and evaluate cylinder heads and cylinder head components.
  2. Use precision measuring tools to correctly identify part wear and calculate clearances.
  3. Perform crack detection and repair.
  4. Replace valve seats and guides demonstrating proper machine set-up and machining procedures.
  5. Pressure test cylinder head demonstrating proper machine set-up.
  6. Resurface cylinder head demonstrating proper machine set-up and machining procedures.
  7. Assemble cylinder head demonstrating proper assembly procedures.