Mechanics

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Philosophy

I teach full rebuilding, with a focus on maintenance. My reasoning is this:

It sets a controlled and structured environment to provide a foundation of  “mechanical skill” and “experience” and that “there is a way things are done.”

It builds the student’s confidence that they CAN, in fact, do this.

Rebuilding the part helps the student to fully understand what is going on; this helps significantly in the ability to diagnose problems.

I do not strive to train apprentices; I purpose to help students take care of their vehicle, or at least know enough to make informed decisions when taking their car for servicing.

Graduated licensing means few students actually have a driver’s license.

My school/student demographics are generally middle-class and low-income, and few students even own a vehicle. Being able to fix their old car is a significant benefit to them.

 

Level 1

This course is an introduction to the automobile and its systems. Students will rebuild an automotive engine in this course. Engine support systems such as cooling, lubrication, ignition, and fuel systems will also be studied, along with system testing and maintenance procedures.

Intro
The Engine
Cylinder Heads
Engine Blocks
Fuel System
Ignition System
Cooling System

Level 2

Topics include electrical systems, drivetrain, steering, suspension, brakes and emission controls. A heavy emphasis is placed on diagnosis and troubleshooting using diagnostic equipment.

Intro
Drivetrain
Brakes
Suspension
Steering
Electrical
Emission Controls

Level 3

Students wishing to take this course must be self-motivated, have a mature attitude, and have a definite aptitude in the field of Mechanics. Students will rebuild an automotive transmission as well as a differential. Topics include engine performance, balancing and blueprinting, forced induction, nitrous oxide, automatic transmissions, lifting and lowering, and other custom modifications.

Intro
Engine Performance
Blueprinting
Boost & N2O
…. and Selecting a Turbo
Automatics
Differentials
Lifting & Lowering

Level 4

Currently in development, and is consisting of (but subject to change) students researching on their own, and convincing me that they fully understand.
 
This will be a comparable amount of work to the L1,2,3 booklets, not just reading what a quick Google brings you.
 
Your “average” student cannot adequately do this.

Autobody
Air Conditioning
DIY 4-Wheel Alignments
EFI Programming
Suspension Frequency & Spring Rates
Importing Vehicles
Self-Driving Vehicles
Converting an engine to Alternate Fuels
Converting a Vehicle to Electric
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